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Cosplayer,
LARPer,
Crafter,
and
Writer

Join New York-based cosplayer, LARPer, crafter, and writer dubbed Nick O'Brien (also known as The Lord of the Rats), on his various adventures! Specializing in historical and historical fantasy cosplay. Commissions open depending on availability. Always open to discussing cosplay team-ups, whether in-person or virtual, and always open to discussing collaborations! I'm also always happy to help provide input and advice on certain historical cosplays, crafting, or kit pieces!



Harald, a fantasy Norman-esque warrior in blue, holding a lantern and gazing into the distance📷 Nicolas Bruno A handmade padded coif made of natural linen and wool batting A knight in shining armor holding his sword in front of him bathed in a glorious sunset A brick-ish red tunic with a yellow collar in a Medieval style A late Republic Roman legionary leaning on his shield, his sword by his side, staring at the ground A triangle of wool fabric hand-dyed red Harald, a fantasy Norman-esque warrior in blue, holding a kite shield emblazoned with three white rats, holding a sword, looking around aggressively📷 Nicolas Bruno A lion being embroidered on reddish fabric with gold thread A knight in shining armor with his sword over his shoulder, looking into the distance, bathed in a glorious sunset A handmade Viking shield that hasn't quite been finished A Viking warrior in a dreary background holding a shield and seax, staring down at the ground A pair of handmade Rus-style grey pants Harald, without his battle kit, wearing a blue tunic, staring menacingly ahead📷 ST Kerr A handmade Viking shield, the paint breaking it into four quadrants, two deep green, two white, each with a single rat of the opposing color emblazoned on it A late Republic Roman legionary leaning on his shield, sword dangling in front of him, staring ahead An unfinished handmade gambeson sleeve made of undyed linen and wool batting A knight in shining armor, holding his sword up, staring blankly ahead A rat embroidered on light blue linen with white thread A heroic knight standing with his rat shield and banner Ludwig, an early 13th-century Flemish mercenary holding a red shield with a lion emblazoned on it and a spear aloft, stands in front of a battle, seemingly oblivious to it📷 620 Films A Viking warrior in a dreary background sitting on a tree stump, holding a seax The backside of a handmade Viking shield Ludwig, an early 13th-century Flemish mercenary, attacking a soldier dressed in yellow with his sword📷 620 Films A Viking warrior standing behind his shield, half green and half white broken into quadrants, each with a rat of the opposing color A late Republic Roman legionary holding his shield, sword over his shoulder, staring into the distance A Viking warrior with the aforementioned green and white shield, as well as a sword, standing tall and ready A ranger standing in an abandoned castle, bow knocked The King of Autumn turns his head slightly away from the camera Harald smiles at the camera, dressed as a healer A close-up of the paladin looking slightly away from the camera Hades holds his Helm of Darkness and a pomegranate A handmade gambeson A fighter stands in an autumnul garden A heater shield painted yellow and green with rats A heroic ranger with his princess A heroic knight with a rat shield and banner Beren and Luthien stand together with their foreheads pressed together The King of Autumn sits on his throne The paladin stands over the camera looking into the distance, sword slung over his shoulder Hades sits on the steps of Hades Harald shares a tender moment with his beloved Sigrit, Goddess of the Underseas Beren sheaths his swords The King and Queen of Autumn sit upon their throne The paladin glares at the camera while holding a fireball Hades glances away while holding a pomegranate behind his back Beren stands tall, looking into the distance, sword over his shoulder The King of Autumn sits in the wood A ranger in an abandoned castle shooting his bow Beren stands in front of the camera, visible from mouth to knee Hades and Persephone share a tender moment

Photo credits:

📷 Nicolas Bruno

📷 ST Kerr

📷 620 Films