The room went silent as a tomb when Draen floated to the front of the classroom. He gazed out at the students, something between annoyance and amusement etched on his ashen grey face. "Interesting," he said quietly, "I would have thought the numbers would dwindle for my class, not grow." Six months into his term … Continue reading Arcanum 101: Artifacts
Author: Y.F. Desince, II
I am a storyteller; a bard incarnate. I craft worlds to entertain, to terrify, to make you feel something real. Entire civilizations rise and fall at the stroke of a pen. Let me take you on a journey that reframes the familiar and dares you to see deeper.
I am a father of eight; though only two share my blood, all hold my heart. My youngest, born with cerebral palsy, carries a weight I can hardly imagine, yet bears it with more grace than I ever could. She grounds me. My family is my center.
The stories I tell — the magic, the monsters, the myths, the madness — all of it, in the end, is for them.
Chord’s World Tour – Elves (revisited)
When I first set quill to parchment and called myself a chronicler, it was like learning a new dance. Clumsy, off-beat, laughable to any with an ear for rhythm. I’m a fantastic dancer now, mind you — practice makes the difference. That’s the truth of any art. Painters, smiths, sculptors, singers — the great ones … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Elves (revisited)
Chord’s World Tour – The Dragon Gems
Ah my dear readers. I have been remiss in my duties. I have told wonderful stories about places, and wonderful stories about people. I have forgotten to tell you stories about things. Well I shall rectify that going forward and what better place to start than one of the most powerful artifacts in the world, … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – The Dragon Gems
Annals of the Moon – Vampires (part 1)
Oh, I'm sure if I asked you about vampires, you'd tell me the juicy good stuff. Immortal, mostly. Exceptionally handsome or beautiful. Eyes that can pierce and charm your very soul. Of course there is the hunger for blood thing, and weaknesses to sunlight, silver, holy weapons and wooden stakes. So if in your enthusiasm, … Continue reading Annals of the Moon – Vampires (part 1)
Tome of the Highfather: The Goddess of Magic (part 2)
Kor'Tunni, the goddess of magic is a complex creature. Likely she was before ascending to the upper tiers of the divine hierarchy, and the portfolio has only made her more complex. For example, Kor'Tunni is the self-appointed guardian of the Aether. Few actually realize that the divine realms exist in pockets in the Aether, which … Continue reading Tome of the Highfather: The Goddess of Magic (part 2)
Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (Part 4): Kor’Korai
The city of Kor'Korai has a storied past. A millennium ago, Kor'Korai soared among the clouds—a marvel of spire and valley elf collaboration, one of the last of the fabled flying cities. Kor'Korai was unique in that it was cooperative creation of spire elf and valley elf magics. It and its sister city Arien orbited … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (Part 4): Kor’Korai
Arcanum 101: Primal Magic
Good morning class. I would have thought the numbers would dwindle more by now. I can only conclude that I, Draen Do'Gra, am more fascinating than I would have thought. Either that, or it is the mortal curiosity when death is imminent. I have seen more mortals at the site of a death, be it … Continue reading Arcanum 101: Primal Magic
Tome of the Highfather: The Goddess of Magic (part 2)
Kor'Tunni is arguably the most powerful god in the current hierarchy, despite her husband Aeruus' position as leader of the pantheon. As the goddess of magic, she can ban the use of magic by any being of lesser power than she. For the record, there is no one she can't ban. Even the Demon Kings … Continue reading Tome of the Highfather: The Goddess of Magic (part 2)
Chord’s World Tour: Shire – The Ringed City of Wonders (Part 1)
Many travelers know of the "Jewel of the Great Kingdoms", the realm known as Cheshire. Set against the cliffs off the Sea of Dead Kings, Cheshire has stood for nearly four hundred years. In that time it has never been fully conquered by an invading army. The capital city itself, and the seat of the … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour: Shire – The Ringed City of Wonders (Part 1)
Tome of the Highfather: The Goddess of Magic (part 1)
There are gods, and there are GODS. Everything in the cosmos has a pecking order. The gods are no different. .Most learned people are aware of the basic hierarchy of the gods: demigod, lesser god, intermediate god, and greater god. Each step upwards scaling evermore with unimaginable divine power. There exists a least two tiers … Continue reading Tome of the Highfather: The Goddess of Magic (part 1)
A Darkness Rising 