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The Drow Pantheon – Part 1

By David Cromie on March 31, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Epic Games Layoffs Hit a Man Fighting for His Life

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Halflings: Home is Where the Hearth is

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Firefly set to return

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Trailer Thoughts

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Tieflings: A Species Born in Exile and Hatred

By David Cromie on March 17, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )
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The drow pantheon—the Dark Seldarine—reveals that their worship isn’t just about evil, but about psychology. In a society dominated by Lolth’s cruelty, each god offers a different response to oppression. Vhaeraun represents ambition and equality for those cast aside, while Selvetarm offers a stripped-down existence of violence and purpose. These choices reflect survival strategies—ways for individuals to reclaim control, identity, or meaning in a world where power is everything. In 2022, when I was diagnosed with cancer, my world shrank overnight. Suddenly, everything felt uncertain — whether I’d live, whether my mortgage would hold, whether my family and girlfriend were coping, whether I’d even be able to keep working. But through all of that fear, there was one thing I never had to question: whether I could access the care I needed. 🚨🚨 FRIEREN SEASON 3 CONFIRMED 🚨🚨 #DungeonsAndDragons #dnd #ttrpg #gaming #dndmeme Halflings, or the Hin, are often seen as simple folk — lovers of good food, warm homes, and quiet lives. But beneath that simplicity lies something far more meaningful. In a world defined by conflict and conquest, halflings embody a philosophy closer to Epicurean thought: that true happiness comes from modest pleasures, strong relationships, and freedom from fear. Their focus on family, storytelling, and shared tradition reveals a culture built not on power, but on connection. #dndgram #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpgs #dungeonsanddragons5e #gaming #DungeonsAndDragons #dnd #baldursgate3 #ttrpgmemes #dndmeme It’s a Brand New Day for Spider-Man—and honestly? The MCU might finally be cooking again. The new trailer teases a darker, more unstable Peter Parker, still clinging to Ned and MJ after losing everything, while something far more dangerous brews beneath the surface. Mutation, Man-Spider vibes, Punisher entering the mix, and Scorpion finally getting his shot… this film looks stacked with tension, chaos, and emotional fallout. Tieflings in Dungeons & Dragons are more than devil-touched outsiders — they are a study in inherited stigma and identity under pressure. Born into a world that mistrusts them on sight, they embody what psychologists might call “social death”: a state where rejection becomes expected, and survival demands adaptation. Some respond by seeking belonging — building tight, resilient communities forged through shared hardship. Others turn inward, developing fierce independence where vulnerability feels like a risk too great to take. Neither path is weakness; both are human responses to a world that has already made up its mind.

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A little dose of culture

By David Cromie on September 21, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Culture night in Belfast came and went again. This  is one of my favorite nights of the year. Basically the whole Cathedral Quarter bursts into life, with a few events happening in […]

The book of Mormon made me laugh my ass off

By David Cromie on September 19, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

I still remember staying up till midnight to watch South Park. This was quite the task and I always got told off for this, but this was 1997, I was 11 years old […]

Highlights of Starfury panel with Aaron Douglas, Leah Cairns & Stephanie Jacobsen

By Jenny Tang on September 19, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Below is highlights from the Q&A panel at Serenity Forever, a convention by Starfury held in London from 13th to 15th September 2013, with Aaron Douglas, Leah Cairns & Stephanie Jacobsen. Aaron […]

Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei – The Animation

By nerdgeistguestwriter on September 18, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Serenity forever, a review by Dave!

By David Cromie on September 18, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

So for the past few years I have been attending Starfury Conventions, starting with the infamous T1, it was so infamous because this was the convention that saved the TV series Chuck. […]

My First Con

By siobhanmcken on September 16, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Following our trend of referencing the Belfast Titan Con 2013 I thought it only suitable that I, myself, should also share my run down of the, now hallowed, day. You may have […]

TitanCon 2013 – Panel: The Tragic Fall of the House Stark (SPOILERS)

By MayC on September 15, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE NOT UP TO DATE WITH THE SHOW – POTENTIAL SPOILERS – YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! One of the highlights of TitanCon 2013 was the Fall of […]

Interview with Luke Barnes at TitanCon 2013 (Rast in Game of Thrones)

By Jenny Tang on September 12, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

  Interview with Luke Barnes at TitanCon 2013 Check out our other videos on YouTube Nerdgeist interview with Aimee Richardson (Myrcella Baratheon) (nerdgeist.com) TitanCon 2013, a review by Jenny (nerdgeist.com) TitanCon 2013, a […]

Sigur Rós to appear in Game of Thrones, so who are they?

By David Cromie on September 11, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

So with the confirmation that Icelandic post rock band Sigur Rós will be appearing in season 4 of Game of Thrones, ironically the Icelandic band will are currently filming scenes in Croatia, not their native […]

Nerdgeist interview with Aimee Richardson (Myrcella Baratheon)

By Jenny Tang on September 11, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

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