Ilmarinen
Hi! I'm Ilmarinen, a professional artisan with a focus on leatherwork, but I also do illustration (digital and traditional), writing, 3D printing, copper electroplating, and bone/horn/antler carving. My studio name is A Thousand Rasps, from the Icelandic saying Þúsundþjalasmiður, meaning "smith of a thousand rasps" or "jack of all trades."
I'm interested in well-thought-out low fantasy settings, all kinds of art, mythology, weight training, and world building. I have a BS in computer science and still enjoy coding. I'm queer and prefer gender neutral pronouns. Also, I'm married to a cool guy.
Like everyone and their mother, I'm writing a novel series. Mine is fantasy and called the Heartseeker Trilogy. All three books are drafted, but I'm currently focused on finishing the first one, Swordsworn. (And I'm probably slacking. If you're reading this, you have permission to yell at me.
)I love to talk about music and am eager to share recommendations. I like folk metal (especially unique stuff--I've grown very picky about the usual "Viking heathen" stuff since there's so much out there), black metal, stoner metal, NWOTHM, dungeon synth, new retro wave, medieval folk and neofolk, and all manners of throat singing.
Some bands I like
Wolfmare, Rotting Christ, Primordial, Goblin Hovel, Pagan Altar, Skyclad, Tengger Cavalry, Trollfest, The Sword, Candlemass, Finntroll, Bathory, Arany Zoltán, Steeleye Span, Wolgemut, Corvus Corax, Merlin, Fief, Borg, Ulk
I mostly RP realistic low fantasy but I'll venture into high fantasy and Renaissance settings as well. I would love to get back into Star Trek-ish scifi. I generally dislike "slice of life" and modern settings. If you like my characters or just want to chat, drop me a line! I'm also a site moderator, and I'm more than happy to help with any RPR-related questions and concerns.
Ilmarinen's Characters
Rave Reviews
I bought a premade icon from Heimdall back in the mid 2000s, and I've been a fan of their art ever since! I cannot begin to tell you how much I admire their leather work. It's seriously gorgeous stuff, and when I have the money, I'll be tossing it their way! Their characters are also super cool. 
- Auberon
- Auberon
After helping with the fundraiser for Operation Audacious Phoenix, Heimdall went on to help squash at least 11 bugs during beta testing!
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- Zelphyr
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