Got my book, Howls & Hope unloaded to KDP, just waiting for final approval & I’ll post the preorder link. Feels strange to finally be totally done with the writing/editing process for the book. It was a long journey from the first spark of the idea to the final story stage. Worth every step.
#writersofmastodon #mybook #mywriting #writers #sff #zombie #werewolf #apocalyptic
Bestial Human Squirrel
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Blood Axe and W. McAusland
These agile tree rodents are excellent climbers and do so at their normal speed (add 1d3+2 points to their climbing skill) and are quite alert (+3 initiative). Their fur helps protect them from the elements so they can withstand cold weather twice as well as a human. They prefer fruit, nuts, seeds and berries, but are omnivores and will eat meat in a pinch — although few people realize this.
New to the Mutant Epoch RPG?
Grab the free quick Start rules PDF and the included Adventure, ‘Muddy Mayhem’: https://www.outlandarts.com/qsr.htm
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Bestial Human Skunk
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Blood Axe
Bestial skunks are quite distinctive with their white stripe and luxurious, cold resistant fur coats and well-known ability to spray a streamer of stench. They are not welcome in human settlements unless disguised, already a trusted resident, arriving with more normal looking humans, or the gate guards are offered a hefty bribe (30+3d6sp). Likewise, a skunk-man will not be allowed into an eatery or saloon in an unfamiliar community and must take its food outside.
You can play these bestial human critters using the new rule book.
https://www.outlandarts.com/expansionrules.htm
#skunk #skunkgirl #pepelepew #stinky #smelly #beast #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #mammal #bestialhuman #characters #noaiart #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #outlandsystem #outlandarts #mutants #mutant #epoch #inkartist #apocalyptic #fallout like #gammaworld #humanoidanimal #roleplayinggame #indiegame #smell
Bestial Human Skink
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Colin Chapman
Bestial human skinks are typical lizardoids, and so aggressive and territorial carnivores with a taste for bugmeat. They have strong bites (SV +9/ DMG 1d12), and are capable climbers (1d2 skill points in climbing), as well as secretive (1d2 skill points in stealth) and quick to act (+1 initiative).
Skink-men can grow back a lost leg, tail, or arm within 2+d3 months and may even voluntarily shed their tail to escape predators, which often break off their chase for the rest of the character to eat the still moving, fleshy tail.
Check it out: https://www.outlandarts.com/expansionrules.htm
#skink #lizard #lizardman #reptile #beast #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #characterdesign #bestialhuman #characters #noaiart #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #outlandsystem #outlandarts #mutants #mutant #epoch #apocalyptic #fallout like #gammaworld #humanoidanimal #roleplayinggame #indiegame #reptilius
Bestial Human Shrew
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Colin Chapman
Although small and rodentine in appearance, bestial human shrews are actually fierce, voracious and hyperactive omnivores armed with a mouthful of sharp teeth, poisonous saliva (Type A, paralysis), and a decided preference for meat.
Watch a video intro of this new book at RPG Overviews on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmR1zStcU38
#shrew #shrewman #mammal #rodent #beast #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #bestialhuman #characters #noaiart #williammcausland #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #outlandsystem #outlandarts #mutants #mutant #epoch #inkartist #Kamloopsartist #apocalyptic #fallout like #gammaworld #humanoidanimal #roleplayinggame #indiegame #tiny
Bestial Human Seal
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Colin Chapman
Likely developed for naval special operations, bestial human seals and sea lions are clever, powerful individuals, if lacking in grace and speed on land. They are all but immune to extremes of cold, and while slow on land are incredibly swift swimmers (18m per round), count as aquatic animals when they swim, and can hold their breath underwater or above it for 10 minutes.
They have strong, sharp teeth (SV +11/ DMG 1d12+1) and are entirely carnivorous. Although typically playful and curious, pinniped-men can become aggressive when they feel their authority is challenged, and bloody fights are not uncommon among the males in their harems/rafts.
Check it out: https://www.outlandarts.com/expansionrules.htm
#seal #sealion #sealife #sealman #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #seamammal #bestialhuman #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #fallout like #gammaworld #humanoidanimal #roleplayinggame #flipper
Day two in my series the Greenland Diaries. Highly easy to sink into right now as I'm releasing the first part on my blog. The monsters are incredible. I dare you to figure them and tell me what is happening.
#horror #fiction #apocalyptic #greenlanddiaries #books #journal #monsters
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2025/04/22/day-two/
Bestial Human Salamander
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Colin Chapman
Bestial human salamanders are patient carnivores and are fully amphibious, able to breathe water or air, and can withstand twice as much cold as a normal human even without protective gear or clothing. They are also excellent swimmers (12m) thanks to their short, paddle-like hands and feet. Unfortunately, they face drying out in hot climates, suffering 1d4 damage per hour when exposed to the likes of desert conditions without proper covering and constant moisture.
Check it out: https://www.outlandarts.com/expansionrules.htm or
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/499645/the-mutant-epoch-rpg-expansion-rules
or https://www.amazon.com/dp/0994923791
#salamander #amphibian #beast #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #bestialhuman #characters #noaiart #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #outlandsystem #outlandarts #mutants #mutant #epoch #inkartist #Kamloopsartist #apocalyptic #fallout like #gammaworld #humanoidanimal #roleplayinggame #indiegame #slippery #wet
Bestial Human Road Runner
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Colin Chapman
Long-legged and quick (move 12m per round), bestial human road runners are omnivores with a taste for bugs, lizards, snakes, and rodents, as well as vegetation. They have a sharp beak and talons (SV +7/ DMG 1d10), and react quickly to opportunity and danger (+1 initiative).
Humanoid road runners can fly clumsily with their wing-arms (10m per round), and while airborne can use their misshapen hands, to either employ a one handed weapon or drop a rock or grenade from each hand.
Check it out: https://www.outlandarts.com/expansionrules.htm or
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/499645/the-mutant-epoch-rpg-expansion-rules
or https://www.amazon.com/dp/0994923791
#roadrunner #bird #birdman #runner #beast #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #bestialhuman #characters #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #outlandsystem #outlandarts #mutants #mutant #epoch #inkartist #apocalyptic #fallout like #gammaworld #humanoidanimal #roleplayinggame #indiegame #beepbeep
Bestial Human Rabbit
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Blood Axe and Colin Chapman
Rabbit humanoids are herbivores and will not eat meat of any type. They have incredibly powerful legs and can jump x2 that of a regular human normal distances. Their keen hearing and sense of smell makes them difficult to surprise (+1 initiative). In emergencies they can bite with their large front teeth (+4 SV, 1d6 damage) but prefer to kick with their strong legs. (+10 SV, 2d8 damage)
Check it out: https://www.outlandarts.com/expansionrules.htm or
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/499645/the-mutant-epoch-rpg-expansion-rules
or https://www.amazon.com/dp/0994923791
#rabbit #rodent #rabbitboy #bugsbunny #rogerrabbit #beast #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #bestialhuman #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #outlandsystem #outlandarts #mutants #mutant #epoch #apocalyptic #fallout like #gammaworld #roleplayinggame #rodentman
"A Boy and His Dog"
"In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a boy who can communicate with his dog telepathically is targeted by a mysterious committee."
Somehow, my memory of watching it in 1975 has been sparked by bits and pieces of current events, and why I'm about to click the play button again.
I won't spoil it for you, but I will say this... #Elon might want to remember to 'watch out for what you wish for'.
Bestial Human Porcupine
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Colin Chapman
Armored with a multitude of long quills, humanoid porcupines are dangerous to tackle even if they are otherwise inoffensive and slow. These bestial humans are herbivores capable of digesting most vegetable matter including twigs, bark, pine needles, and other foodstuffs that might be considered inedible.
Watch a video intro of this new book at RPG Overviews on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmR1zStcU38
#porcupine #quills #rodent #prickly #beast #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #bestialhuman #characters #noaiart #williammcausland #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #outlandsystem #outlandarts #mutants #mutant #epoch #inkartist #Kamloopsartist #apocalyptic #fallout like #gammaworld #humanoidanimal #roleplayinggame #indiegame
Bestial Human Penguin
Hand drawn Ink art by William McAusland, writing by Colin Chapman
With their waddling gait, short legs, and slow walk, bestial human penguins are considered quite comical, and because of this they have little difficulty being accepted into many human communities, though they may find themselves figures of fun in these. Of course, most humans overlook the carnivorous nature of penguin-men, and the fact that these birdoids can deliver a savage bite with their beak (SV +7/ DMG 1d10).
Check it out: https://www.outlandarts.com/expansionrules.htm
#penguin #thepenguin #bird #birdman #pingu #happyfeet #beast #bestial #manimal #RPG #ttrpg #bestialhuman #characters #noaiart #williammcausland #wasteland #mutantepoch #apocalyptic #expansionrules #postapocalyptic #themutantepoch #outlandsystem #outlandarts #mutants #mutant #epoch #inkartist #Kamloopsartist #apocalyptic #fallout like #gammaworld #humanoidanimal #roleplayinggame #indiegame
#3Things for FRI, Day of Rose & Vanilla
1. Nailed down a date and the perfect location for my book launch this summer!
2. Today is a onesie day. MS kicking my ass.
3. The wind blew down my moons and stars last night 😞 #apocalyptic
#3Things for FRI, Day of Rose & Vanilla
1. Nailed down a date and the perfect location for my book launch this summer!
2. Today is a onesie day. MS kicking my ass.
3. The wind blew down my moons and stars last night 😞 #apocalyptic
#3Things for FRI, Day of Rose & Vanilla
1. Nailed down a date and the perfect location for my book launch this summer!
2. Today is a onesie day. MS kicking my ass.
3. The wind blew down my moons and stars last night 😞 #apocalyptic
I completed Future's Beginning, Book 13 of the excellent Surviving the Evacuation zombie apocalypse series (Frank Tayell). Don't let that turn you off - this is about SO MUCH MORE than zombies, as all the best ZA is. The story continues to be fantastic. #Zombies #SFF #Apocalyptic
The first day and entry in my apocalyptic horror book series (phew) the Greenland Diaries. Found journal, faceless monsters, and apocalyptic Minnesota. Perfect way to sample the series. Enjoy.
#horrorfiction #horror #books #apocalyptic #fiction #monsters #diaries #greenlanddiaries
https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2025/04/07/day-one/
