At the Blog World Expo 2012 in NYC

Written by: Christopher Lee

So today’s my last day volunteering at the BWE. I’ve been in charge (trust me, there’s a lot less gravity to that then it sounds) of archiving the audio for the podcast panels. There’s been a lot of good info passed around (and a few panels of “why exactly are you here?”). I think I’m a lot more prepared, now, to dive into this world pretty soon. I have, however, realized now how much more important it is to really have more than just one voice. So, it stands, I am under no illusion that I have many readers, and I’m still looking for contributions to this site in less of a “hey, so-and-so” wrote an article, and more of a team/partnership. That being said, if you like what you see here, don’t be afraid to drop me a line! I’d honestly love to hear from and work with you.

Thanks!

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You too can make an awesome Dragon Priest masks from "Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim"

Written by: Christopher Lee

My pal Nicci (aka in certain circles, Björn-Lagmancer) just signed up onto tumblr (where this site is hosted fyi). Here’s her blog. She just sent this to me, it’s pretty rad. For such a nut, the girl’s got some great (read: pretty sick) artistic costume/prop making skills.

She recently embarked on a venture to create her own Dragon Priest masks (which are pretty damned rad if not to dissimilar from the Death Eater masks in “Harry Potter” though a lot cooler) from Skyrim. She made a video, check it out! (FYI, she makes it look easy. Knowing her, I’m sure it’s just to poke fun at those who try to do the same, haha)

and finished after she had painted them:

Nicci Fett's Dragon Priest mask

To round out the post, here’s a pic of her in her Skyrim/Dovahkiin costume that she wore at a recent con (minding you, again, that she made herself). 

Nikki's Dovhakin costume

I’m thinking I might have to commission her to make some pieces for me.

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