Aryn the Alchemist/Side Quests: Underworld Journey

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Side Quests: Underworld Journey

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Side Quest: Underworld Journey is an on-going monthly membership for interdisciplinary artists ready to alchemize imposter syndrome into success. 

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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN

Side Quests: Underworld Journey

A monthly membership for interdisciplinary artists ready to alchemize imposter syndrome into success. 

And Beneath It All Flows Liquid Fire by artist Julian Charrière (2019)

Live Monthly Class

Once a month, we'll meet for a live class that supports your creative journey, ranging from workshops, classes about art movements, rituals and more. You can view the upcoming class list below.

Key to the Vault

Joining the membership gives you access to a database with 60+ and counting multi-medium prompts to jumpstart your creativity as well as previously recorded workshops during 30 Days of Side Quests Challenge.

Group Chat

You don't have to travel to the Underworld alone. Membership includes access to a Telegram channel to chat with other members. Group chat will be live April 1st when the membership is open for enrollment.

Who is this membership for?

Side Quests: Underworld Journey is for the artist who...

  • Desires to revive and reconnect to their creative practice.

  • Is ready to examine the roots of perfectionism, procrastination & imposter syndrome.

  • Wants a supportive space to practice creative consistency & build momentum.

Side Quests: Underworld Journey is not for…

  • Anyone looking for instant, tangible results. This container emphasizes a slow, steady & sustainable journey towards success.

  • Folks seeking crisis support. This container dabbles in shadow work, but I am not a licensed therapist and

    cannot support anyone in active crisis.

“Here you must leave behind all second thoughts and here all your faint heartedness must die.” – Virgil in Dante's Inferno

The 30 Days of Side Quests Challenge was just the beginning. Low-stake side quests pique our curiosity and allow us to navigate around perfectionism & procrastination. But the road isn't always easy even with Fool's luck. We still encounter beasts along the way: insecurity, imposter syndrome, exhaustion & the existential question: does my work even matter?

Success is often defined as external achievements, but here, we define it as alignment with your heart's desires. Becoming a creative icon takes time, steady effort and a willingness to descend into the Underworld. You can't build a sustainable legacy without strong roots. This continuous membership container is an invitation to explore the depths of your creative practice. It's time to make peace with the three-headed beasts lingering there.

Testimonials

What people have to say about the Side Quests Universe:

"I feel like these quests are simply allowing me to get creative and release imposter syndrome and perfectionism. These prompts are actually allowing my brain to get creative in ways I've wanted to try before."

"I have been having a lot of fun with this and am excited to continue on the journey of side quests. It's always so refreshing to remember to be playful in creating and to be able to be a part of a community of artists that are all on this lil journey with me!"

"Haven't been able to tap into my creativity in so long and I love that these quests are giving me an opportunity to let my imagination and inner child explore."

April - July

Upcoming Class Schedule

Check out the live events planned for Side Quests: Underworld Journey. All classes will be recorded and uploaded in the membership portal.

Flyer for Aryn the Alchemist's character creation class, a workshop where fiction becomes fact through character creation

Character Creation

APRIL 15TH, 2026 at 3pm PST | 5pm CST | 6pm EST

Fiction becomes fact in this character creation workshop. Inspired by DnD and the art of persona-crafting, this workshop will guide you through creating your own character for the Journey to the Underworld.

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Glamour Magick for the World-Building Artist

MAY 9th, 2026 at 12pm PST | 2pm CST | 3pm EST

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Project Mediumship

June 14th, 2026 at 1pm PST | 3pm CST | 4pm EST

How do you move beyond creative blocks? In this class, you'll learn about what I like to call “project mediumship,” which involves channeling messages from ancestors, spirits or a project itself for guidance on moving forward.

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Underworld Mythology 101

July date coming soon

Explore the mythology of the Underworld in this introduction class. Course will include creative side quests to process and connect to these stories.

Contents

Start here

Orient yourself to the world of Side Quests

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Welcome to Side Quests
Preview
🎶
The Bard
Preview
🪄
The Witch
👑
The Monarch
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Telegram Group Chat

Pre-Recorded Workshops

Watch these workshops on your own time.

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The Initiation: Side Quests Lore
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Write Bad with Anna Yukevich
📜
Prophecy Writing with Ayu

Side Quests: Underworld Journey

An orientation for the journey ahead.

Why the Underworld?
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About your psychopomp

Aryn the Alchemist

Creative Coach for World-Building Artists

I’m Aryn (they/them) and I’m a creative coach and identity alchemist who helps artists traverse the metaphorical underworld and re-emerge as confident, powerful icons. 

My creative coaching method combines narrative astrology, character creation, shadow work, glamour magick and ancestral devotion to help you achieve the success you’ve always dreamed of.

Psychopomp is the greek word meaning "guide of souls," an escort of the newly deceased to the Underworld. While my usage of this title is a bit tongue-in-cheek, it also reflects my personal Underworld journey. You can read more about my lore here.

Read my Substack piece Side Quest to the Underworld to get a sense of my writing about Underworld mythology.

FAQ section

Frequently asked questions

You've got questions. We've got answers.

What is included when I sign up for Side Quests: Underworld Journey?

  • A live monthly event centered on creative topics

  • Access to a telegram group chat with other members

  • The key to the vault of creative side quests (60+ and counting multi-medium prompts)

  • Access to previously recorded events in the Side Quests Universe

Why an Underworld journey?

Success is often defined as external achievements, but here, we define it as alignment with your heart's desires. Becoming a creative icon takes time, steady effort and a willingness to descend into the Underworld to sit with your dirt. You can’t build a sustainable legacy without strong roots. This continuous membership container is an invitation to explore the depths of your creative practice. It’s time to make peace with the three-headed beasts lingering there

Can I join or leave at anytime?

Yes! This is journey work, meaning you can join us at any time or leave at anytime. Please note that the membership price may be raised as the program evolves and has more content.

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