Tale of a Minor Chord is back from its "final" revision. I'm pretty excited. Got great feedback from my editor. I am quite honored to have a wonderful person to work with. I feel like my writing goals have kicked up a notch by doing so. So Tale of a Minor Chord should be available … Continue reading On to the next!
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 – Martyr Compact (3 of 3): Protean Dragons
The Martyr Compact was an attempt by the dragon emperors to maintain their empire in the face of a three way war with the dwarves and the elves. They hoped that with the sacrifice of a clan, the humanoids would be too weakened to want to continue the war. In that respect they were right. … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Martyr Compact (3 of 3): Protean Dragons
The Big Bad – Draen Do’Gra (part 1)
Every setting needs The Big Bad. Not a big bad, THE! Star Wars, Darth Vader was a big bad. He was awesome, but the Emperor was The Big Bad (though he went out like a chump). Harry Potter? Voldemort. Breakfast Club? Richard Vernon. See, you need a TBB. So my world has been in constant … Continue reading The Big Bad – Draen Do’Gra (part 1)
Chord’s World Tour – Martyr Compact (2 of 3): Ash Dwarves
During the Triad War, when the dwarf and elf kingdoms fought the dragon imperial forces and each other for supremacy of Duir’Aion, the dragon overlords realized they had a problem. The dwarves and elves were too many in number. Worse the sun god Aeruus had bestowed them both the power of the paladin as well … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Martyr Compact (2 of 3): Ash Dwarves
Chord’s World Tour – Martyr Compact (1 of 3): Rune Elves
During the Triad War, when the dwarf and elf kingdoms fought the dragon imperial forces and each other for supremacy of Duir'Aion, the dragon overlords realized they had a problem. The dwarves and elves were too many in number. Worse the sun god Aeruus had bestowed them both the power of the paladin as well … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Martyr Compact (1 of 3): Rune Elves
Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (part 1)
I recently received an invitation from a being known as the Elder, regarding the Forest of Souls. As a collector of stories this one was a prize I had long wanted. Besides, you don't turn down anyone who has the audacity to name himself the Elder. Doing that will shorten your lifespan considerably. The Elder … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (part 1)
Chord’s World Tour: Dwarves
Legend has it, that after the Primeval War was over, and the Titans - the precursors to the mighty dragons - had defeated and banished the elemental overlords for control of Duir'Aion, the primordial elementals gathered for a council seeking a method of vengeance. They decided to create new life, which would challenged the Titans … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour: Dwarves
Draen’s Arcanum – The Goddess of Magic
Need I incinerate another student? No? Good. Let us proceed with today's lesson. It is one that resonates deeply within me, as it should all of you regardless of where you are in your magical training. Today we discuss Kor'Tuni, the goddess of magic. Kor'Tuni is a greater goddess, with only Aeruss, god of the … Continue reading Draen’s Arcanum – The Goddess of Magic
Chord s World Tour – Inokk the Chained
A demigod, Inokk serves Torgash, the god of War as the avatar of Strength. Giants and ogres all pay worship to Inokk, but his most favored children are the minotaur. Legend says Inokk, who appears to minotaur worshippers as a massive minotaur with night black skin that twinkles with stars, was a minotaur slave. He … Continue reading Chord s World Tour – Inokk the Chained
Chord’s World Tour – Dragons (part 2)
Earlier I spoke of the savage and powerful elemental dragons. For the most part, they are what one would consider evil. They are devious, tyrannical and ruthlessly territorial. Fire dragons in particular love to conquer everything in their domain. Which is pretty much what they can see. By contrast, the celestial dragons are what one … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Dragons (part 2)
A Darkness Rising 