Bluu, a Black nonbinary baddie with long, red locs is smiling slightly at the camera. Fae is wearing heart shaped glasses, gold jewelry, and a net top.

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Bluu Smith

_{graphic designer, storyteller, Professional Yearner™️}

.ABOUT. Bluu [Fae/They] is a Black, trans, nonbinary, neurodivergent single parent. Fae wears many badges: TTRPG actual play storyteller, graphic designer, community manager, program coordinator, game designer. They are the Co-Founder and Community Manager for Baddie Bards, an all Black, Trans, and Queer actual play TTRPG podcast. They are also the co-founder of Jelli Ghouls Studios, an indie ttrpg studio and home to Intergalactic Teaz which is featured in the Griot Anthology alongside other inspiring micro RPGs created by Black game designers.

.STORIES. They enjoy diving into stories of self-discovery, the ascent/descent into madness, facing the "monsters" within, and the journey of overcoming inner battles to reclaim one's voice. Bluu is a fervent advocate for collaborative storytelling, they love weaving intricate narratives with others that shine a spotlight on communities and Black Trans folx. and having a damn good (most importantly, safe) time.

.LIKES. Bluu absolutely adores exploring themes of the strength found in chosen family, exploring Black queer rage, the beauty of queer existence, exploring interpersonal relationships, and exploring these things outside the lens of shame.

Some of their favorite pieces of media include: Is God Is, I Love Boosters, Glitter & Guilt, Promare, Cyberpunk 2077, The Black Girl Survives This One, Mass Effect, Revolutionary Girl Utena, FFXIV, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Baldurs Gate 3, Viewtiful Joe, and Bayonetta.

.PRODUCTIONS. Check out some incredible stories that Bluu is featured in by clicking the image.

ECHO - A Baddie Bards production where Bluu plays D.I.V. - A druid barbarian android with revenge on their heart and a missing friend on their mind.

world:Replica - A DIE: RPG audio drama with Queon as the Admin.
Enter a realm where the extraordinary becomes reality. Here, the boundaries of possibility are shattered, and nothing is as it seems—gravity defies logic, familiar landscapes twist and warp, and the veil between reality and mystery blurs.

Windy City Nihilism - An XII Inner Demons homebrew audio drama, WCN allows us to watch three beings fight their demons, literally and figuratively. The masterful Storyteller for this tale is Cassie aka Lamia!

Goose Chase - A one shot about a plucky band of adventurers bumbling their way through, you guessed it, a Goose Chase! Produced by Apochromatic Unlimited during their AMAZING Black History Month charity event!

Wildfire Trilogy - Four mages gather at the end and beginning of the world, of magic. Join us as we play the Wildfire Trilogy and explore Life & Death's relationship as lesbians. Yep, you read that right! Produced by One Shot with our Host for the session, Dillin!

Intergalactic Teaz Interview - The Rose Cleric sits with Jelli Ghouls Studios to learn about their first game, Intergalactic Teaz found in the Griot Anthology! Check out a fun yap sess and the tea on PAX Unplugged 2025!

Husk is a six-part Tales of the Valiant journey of loss and devotion, grief, friendship, and how far we'll go to protect what we love. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the Labyrinth, in collaboration with Kobold Press.
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Hunter's Moon - A coven of vampires have been betrayed by members of a magical alliance. Their goal: root out the betrayer, save the kingdom, and perhaps look stunning while doing so. Part of BIPOC Vamp Day 2025 and ran by Jordan.

Can You Host?- a game about a group of Messy Queers™️ have till the end of a playlist to convince a hottie to host tonight- or everyone will end up going home all by their lonesome! Produced by One Shot.

KULT - 1971 - A short horror campaign produced by Folk & Myth using the Kult ttrpg. In 1971, four survivors of a deadly raid on a cult's compound in the Nevada desert receive controversial deprogramming therapy while trying to come to terms with the horrors they have witnessed.Kult is a game of personal horror, and as such is intended for a mature audience.

Tenderhollow - A whimsical exploration of grief, wondrous opportunities, and fairytales that are no longer fairytales through the eyes of children using the We Are All Mad Here system. GM'd by Kat the Dungeon Mom and sponsored by Monte Cook Games.

Hearth n' Holler - A Stewpot mini-series following former adventurers turned tavern owners! Produced by BadieBards. Sponsored by Evil Hat.

Cast Away: The Tundra - A survivor inspired charity game show produced by Game Master Monday, where we attempt to survive the icy tundra and raised $2,545.00 for Feeding America.

Elf on a Throne - A one-shot charity produced by Diversity Saves using the DREAD system. The group is trapped in a large American mall which has been taken over by an elf on a shelf who has gained sentience.

May You Fish in Interesting Times - A heartfelt one-shot produced by Game Master Monday, where we play May You Fish in Interesting Times! Join our group of ex-revolutionary birds on their fishing trip, taking a trip down memory lane and reflecting on how they ended up here.

Arrhenius - Arrhenius is an ice-core roleplaying ttrpg where we follow a group of survivors far, far into the future. In Dome city Ogygia, the clock is ticking till their nuclear reactors go out. Outside, who knows what awaits them in the icy tundra. Produced by Wanderhome!