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Therena Carlin
1 day ago
šāļøAll 4 Pins unlocked and only a few hours to go!šš5th 3D Design revealed!
Greetings Hoarders,
We are in the final hours and have unlocked all 4 designs! Thank you!
But we still have time to unlock the 5th design:
Meet Scuttle, the adorable animal companion rock-muncher.
If we can get the campaign to $7500, we can unlock him too!
(Don't worry if we don't get it in the campaign, I will add him as a stretch goal in the pledgemanager)
So if you have been waiting to back, now's your chance to help bring this little guy to life, Just look at those big eyes!
Yours in art,
Therena
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Therena Carlin
4 days ago
šāļø3D mock up sneak peeks!!!šš3 Days left to back!ššCharacter sneak peeksšš
Greetings Hoarders and Adventurers,
I have some treats for you today! (Namely, spinning sneak peeks at the 3D mock-ups of the designs ^_^)
***Important: these are digital mock-ups and final variations are inevitable***
But before I share them, have you read the first part of the story that inspired the relics yet?
Below are two character illustrations of the main characters that inspired these relics.
The books came to be when we were playing D&D and discussing what our real life class/races would be and my husband determined that I was a dwarven barbarian. Initially I wasn't too happy by this, because there are no female dwarven barbarians in my favourite book genres!
My husband's response? Write it....
So I did! I wrote book 1-3 last year (over half a million words!) and are currently halfway through book 4 (the final book in the series)
I also leaned very heavily into some D&D stereotypes when I created the original character concepts. Naturally they took a life of their own, and very little of the original concepts remain exactly as I imagined. But the core is there. A bard and a barbarian--only not like you're used to seeing them.
A cursed, outcast dwarven warrior and her fae heartmate must confront the resurrected evil threatening the world and each other, journeying through trauma, divine manipulation, and war to forge both magic and meaning in a land shaped by ancient betrayal. To save their found family and prevent the worldās destruction, they must master powers linked by love, rage, and forbidden song while wrestling with hope, fate, sacrifice, and their own brokenness.
Dragon talisman:
White Raven and Legendary axe
Legendary Horn:
I am still tweaking the flying raven design, and will hopefully be able to share some more details of that one with you soon!
And last but not least, the mini raven head pin!
Returning backer mini pin version:
And last but not least, the mini raven head pin!
Returning backer mini pin version:
There's only 3 days left to back the campaign!
And don't forget the free mini pin when you back 3+ Pinquest campaigns!
Well, I think that's plenty for today. Hope you love it!
Yours in art,
Therena
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Therena Carlin
8 days ago
šāļøRelics of Ruin White HornšāļøNew Poll
Greetings Hoarders,
Today I will share the drawing process of the Horn of Summoning. For this one, I used elements from existing art to create the design. Throughout the story, I like to weave a lot of symbolism and imagery into the story itself. And because I want a cohesive look, I like to reuse elements I have already drawn.
I originally drew this horn to be a cover element, so many of the elements were sourced from Book 1. This horn is featured on the 3rd or 4th book cover (I can't rememberš)
The horn itself is crafted across 3 different books in the series. It's harvested in book 2 from special Spiritwood trees, in book 3 it's crafted both through carving over weeks while travelling across harsh conditions and using magic for the metal elements, and finally in book 4 it gets used in the climatic battle against the villain. I actually just wrote the battle scene this past week, and honestly, I wish I was already publishing these books so I can share it with the world so I'm not the only one crying with my characters.
You're probably wondering why I am running a pin campaign before I have even published the books. SimpleāI'm impatient and the art was done even if the books aren't yet. Anyway, I hope you love these updates with the behind the scenes and WIP art.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEzMIBZ_HTA
Don't forget to vote your favourite pin to unlock for number 3/4!
Yours in art,
Therena
Yours in art,
Therena
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Therena Carlin
11 days ago
šāļøRelics of Ruin White raven totemšāļøNew pollšāļø
Greetings Hoarders,
Apparently you guys like the raven pins because they tied in the last poll! So today I am being evil and making you choose which one you like more!
But I will also be nice and share the progress video and WIP art of how I drew the flying raven pin ^_^
(Unfortunately, there isn't one for the axe one because the axe was part of the character art I drew of the main character.)
Hopefully, this video works:
The white raven appears as a recurring element in my series as it also happens to be what my MMC turns into. I chose a raven because they are viewed as spirit animals that can cross the veil across many cultures. And since my MMC is a nightmare fae (literally born in the realm of dreams and nightmares) I felt it was the perfect symbolism.
If you want to read more about the story and see more art from the series, be sure to check out my Patreon. You can follow it for free (though the naughty art is a paid tier - but you get 1 month FREE with this link)
Hope you guys have a wonderful day! Can't wait to see which raven you pick in the poll!
Yours in art,
Therena
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Therena Carlin
14 days ago
ššStretch goals Unlocked!ššNew poll
Greetings Hoarders and Adventurers,
We unlocked not just one, but 3 pin designs already! And we are really close to unlocking the 4th one! I wanted to make a really detailed update today but got caught up writing chapters in book 4 so I am sitting here during intermission for my kids' dance recital so I can share something today. (Not that I'm complaining - words are good š)
So why not start with some WIP art of the dragon talisman that got voted as the first pin design.You can also watch the sped up Timelapse here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pJXaNMpcUJk
Don't forget to vote for the next pin design!
Hope you have a wonderful evening.
Yours in art,
Therena
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Therena Carlin
17 days ago
ššRelics & Ruin launched & already Funded! šš FREE digital gifts insideššVOTE on the 1st relicšš
Welcome to "Relics of Ruin" - fantasy pins inspired by the grimdark epic romantasy novel I am currently writing (currently writing book 4, the last one in the series, and it's already over half a million words!).
Thanks to you, we not only funded but unlocked the first relic in the campaign!
And you get to decide which relic we discovered on our adventure first. Just vote in the poll below.
With each relic revealed, I will share some lore and quotes from the book. Each poll will last about 3 days, and between the polls I will share some character art and more about the books which inspired the relics in the first place! I will also share behind-the-scenes videos and progress art, showing how the relics came to be and I hope you will enjoy this journey with me as we dive into one of my favourite books I have ever written, and the art which came from it!
If you are curious about the book that inspired these relics, you can read the first few chapters here, or click the cover below.
(You might recognize the relic š)
A cursed, outcast dwarven warrior and her fae heartmate must confront the resurrected evil threatening the world and each other, journeying through trauma, divine manipulation, and war to forge both magic and meaning in a land shaped by ancient betrayal. To save their found family and prevent the worldās destruction, they must master powers linked by love, rage, and forbidden song while wrestling with hope, fate, sacrifice, and their own brokenness.
'Resonant Rage' is set in a violent, grimdark, epic-fantasy world filled with monsters and danger around every corner and found-family vibes like the 'Witcher' (Netflix). With gothic atmospheric tones, political corruption, an "undead" army, romance, morally grey heroes, and stakes where winning a war blurs the lines between morality, trauma, personal sacrifice, and the greater good like 'Alchemized', by Senlin Yu. And the complex characters and sisterly struggles like 'Arcane' (Netflix).
Content warnings: Please note this is an unpublished series, and have not been professionally edited as I am writing the entire series before publishing. So there may be spelling and grammar errors. 'Resonance & Ruin' is both a spicy romance and a GRIMDARK fantasy intended for ADULT READERS š (a pitch black world like 'Game of Thrones' with allmost all the trigger warnings - so be sure to heed those listed at the beginning of the book.)
Love the story enough to read more now? Book 1, "Resonant Rage" is "published" to my Patreon and available in my Legacy Muse tier! (PS: When you click this link you get 1 month FREE to my Naughty Muse tier if you are new to my Patreon!)
Thank you for being here and supporting my art! I can't wait to see which relic you choose first!
Yours in art,
Therena
PS: What genre do you like to read? I would really like to know! And if you want, what is your favourite book or author in that genre?
I love dark romantasy, the spicier and more emotionally ruinous the better. I love worlds that devour characters like a snack and characters who give me all the feels. I love ugly crying when characters experience things that make me feel. The most recent book that did this was "Deathball". Though I don't have a favourite book or author since it always changes and I have too many. ^_^
Don't forget to back "Relics of Ruin" today to claim your early bird rewards!
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11 days ago
Project Update: šāļøRelics of Ruin White raven totemšāļøNew pollšāļø
Greetings Hoarders,
Apparently you guys like the raven pins because they tied in the last poll! So today I am being evil and making you choose which one you like more!
But I will also be nice and share the progress video and WIP art of how I drew the flying raven pin ^_^
(Unfortunately, there isn't one for the axe one because the axe was part of the character art I drew of the main character.)
Hopefully, this video works:
The white raven appears as a recurring element in my series as it also happens to be what my MMC turns into. I chose a raven because they are viewed as spirit animals that can cross the veil across many cultures. And since my MMC is a nightmare fae (literally born in the realm of dreams and nightmares) I felt it was the perfect symbolism.
If you want to read more about the story and see more art from the series, be sure to check out my Patreon. You can follow it for free (though the naughty art is a paid tier - but you get 1 month FREE with this link)
Hope you guys have a wonderful day! Can't wait to see which raven you pick in the poll!
Yours in art,
Therena
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Therena Carlin
š§
Group-Collab Leader
15+ projects backed in 2024
15+ projects backed in 2025
CREATOR
20+ projects backed in 2026
1 day ago
Project Update: šāļøAll 4 Pins unlocked and only a few hours to go!šš5th 3D Design revealed!
Greetings Hoarders,
We are in the final hours and have unlocked all 4 designs! Thank you!
But we still have time to unlock the 5th design:
Meet Scuttle, the adorable animal companion rock-muncher.
If we can get the campaign to $7500, we can unlock him too!
(Don't worry if we don't get it in the campaign, I will add him as a stretch goal in the pledgemanager)
So if you have been waiting to back, now's your chance to help bring this little guy to life, Just look at those big eyes!
Yours in art,
Therena
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Therena Carlin
š§
Group-Collab Leader
15+ projects backed in 2024
15+ projects backed in 2025
CREATOR
20+ projects backed in 2026
4 days ago
Project Update: šāļø3D mock up sneak peeks!!!šš3 Days left to back!ššCharacter sneak peeksšš
Greetings Hoarders and Adventurers,
I have some treats for you today! (Namely, spinning sneak peeks at the 3D mock-ups of the designs ^_^)
***Important: these are digital mock-ups and final variations are inevitable***
But before I share them, have you read the first part of the story that inspired the relics yet?
Below are two character illustrations of the main characters that inspired these relics.
The books came to be when we were playing D&D and discussing what our real life class/races would be and my husband determined that I was a dwarven barbarian. Initially I wasn't too happy by this, because there are no female dwarven barbarians in my favourite book genres!
My husband's response? Write it....
So I did! I wrote book 1-3 last year (over half a million words!) and are currently halfway through book 4 (the final book in the series)
I also leaned very heavily into some D&D stereotypes when I created the original character concepts. Naturally they took a life of their own, and very little of the original concepts remain exactly as I imagined. But the core is there. A bard and a barbarian--only not like you're used to seeing them.
A cursed, outcast dwarven warrior and her fae heartmate must confront the resurrected evil threatening the world and each other, journeying through trauma, divine manipulation, and war to forge both magic and meaning in a land shaped by ancient betrayal. To save their found family and prevent the worldās destruction, they must master powers linked by love, rage, and forbidden song while wrestling with hope, fate, sacrifice, and their own brokenness.
Dragon talisman:
White Raven and Legendary axe
Legendary Horn:
I am still tweaking the flying raven design, and will hopefully be able to share some more details of that one with you soon!
And last but not least, the mini raven head pin!
Returning backer mini pin version:
And last but not least, the mini raven head pin!
Returning backer mini pin version:
There's only 3 days left to back the campaign!
And don't forget the free mini pin when you back 3+ Pinquest campaigns!
Well, I think that's plenty for today. Hope you love it!
Yours in art,
Therena
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Therena Carlin
š§
Group-Collab Leader
15+ projects backed in 2024
15+ projects backed in 2025
CREATOR
20+ projects backed in 2026
8 days ago
Project Update: šāļøRelics of Ruin White HornšāļøNew Poll
Greetings Hoarders,
Today I will share the drawing process of the Horn of Summoning. For this one, I used elements from existing art to create the design. Throughout the story, I like to weave a lot of symbolism and imagery into the story itself. And because I want a cohesive look, I like to reuse elements I have already drawn.
I originally drew this horn to be a cover element, so many of the elements were sourced from Book 1. This horn is featured on the 3rd or 4th book cover (I can't rememberš)
The horn itself is crafted across 3 different books in the series. It's harvested in book 2 from special Spiritwood trees, in book 3 it's crafted both through carving over weeks while travelling across harsh conditions and using magic for the metal elements, and finally in book 4 it gets used in the climatic battle against the villain. I actually just wrote the battle scene this past week, and honestly, I wish I was already publishing these books so I can share it with the world so I'm not the only one crying with my characters.
You're probably wondering why I am running a pin campaign before I have even published the books. SimpleāI'm impatient and the art was done even if the books aren't yet. Anyway, I hope you love these updates with the behind the scenes and WIP art.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEzMIBZ_HTA
Don't forget to vote your favourite pin to unlock for number 3/4!
Yours in art,
Therena
Yours in art,
Therena
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