As I've said before, Cheshire is a beautiful kingdom, made all the more marvelous that is almost completely a feat of human ingenuity. Granted, they did get aid from the dwarves and elves, but most of the blood, sweat, and tears, that made Cheshire the "Jewel of the Great Kingdoms" were human. I could go … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour: Cheshire’s Places of Interest
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: Great Kingdoms – Cheshire (part 1)
Ahh Cheshire. There are many realms I've set my hooves upon, and yet Cheshire, a human kingdom surprisingly, remains among my favorites. If I must be truthful, it's arguably my favorite. For despite the ugliness one can find in the kingdom, it is eclipsed by the sheer number of wondrous things that can be found … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour: Great Kingdoms – Cheshire (part 1)
Tome of the Highfather: The Highfather
For those that do not know me, I am known as the Highfather. I once had a mortal name, a human name, but gave that up when I assumed the mantle of the Highfather. It occurred to me a century or so ago, that when my time is up, the knowledge I had accumulated would … Continue reading Tome of the Highfather: The Highfather
Chord’s World Tour: The Great Kingdoms (part 1)
I have been all over the world and back, in search of knowledge, lore, and of course adventure. Three necessary ingredients for a grand story. My collection of Dirges continues to grow, as more personalities of questionable morals seek me out to tell their story. My favorite locales of course are the Great Kingdoms. I … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour: The Great Kingdoms (part 1)
Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (part 2)
There are few things in this world that I am generally afraid of. No, Draen Do'Gra does not cause me fear. Neither does his exquisite wife Kor'rieanna Auvryani the dark elf queen. They can destroy me in an instant, but they have no reason to do so. They have my respect and adoration, especially the … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (part 2)
Gods of Duir’Aion (part 6)
Standing apart from the natural order of divinity, but no less a part of the grand order now, are the self titled Demon Kings. The Demon Kings are relatively new to the cosmic order of things, but not, nor have they ever been ignorant of them. The infernal masters of the Pit have long aspired … Continue reading Gods of Duir’Aion (part 6)
Gods of Duir’Aion (part 5)
The last tier of divine might are the Titans. As stated earlier, the typical mortal does not know or understand the difference between the Greater Gods and the Titans. However there is a substantial difference. Titans cannot die. A Greater God can be killed, or even absorbed by a more powerful god (or Titan). Said … Continue reading Gods of Duir’Aion (part 5)
The Gods of Duir’Aion (part 4)
The next tier up on the divine hierarchy of Duir'Aion are the Greater Gods. While most of the populace see no difference between the Greater Gods and the Titans, those learned in divinity understand there is a small but distinct difference. Tenure. The Titans were the original gods, every other god came after them. Still, … Continue reading The Gods of Duir’Aion (part 4)
The Gods of Duir’Aion (part 3)
The next tier of divine power up from the lesser gods, are the Intermediate Gods. While the Greater Gods and Titans are the movers and shakers of the cosmos, it is generally the Intermediate Gods that carry out their superiors wishes. In turn, the Intermediate Gods can delegate orders to the lesser and demigods if … Continue reading The Gods of Duir’Aion (part 3)
The Gods of Duir’Aion (part 2)
The next tier of power up from demigod status, are the lesser gods. This tier is one of constant conflict, yet of relative peace, for diplomacy rules here. The reason for this "controlled chaos" is two-fold. To begin with, there are rivals on many sides. For example, Torgash calls himself the god of War, the … Continue reading The Gods of Duir’Aion (part 2)
A Darkness Rising 