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
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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)
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)
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)
Here Be Dragons – Pyrax
In the very northern part of the Kingdom of Cheshire, northwest to be exact, lie the Jagged Hills. It is considered the wilds in every sense of the word. It technically does not sit within the traditional boundaries of Cheshire. However, due to the number of enemies in this region, particularly orcs and ogres, there is … Continue reading Here Be Dragons – Pyrax
Lorr: A Treatise on Elves (part 1)
Good evening all. My name is Xan'Dyr Darkclaw, of House Bloodraven, Master Librarian of Lorr. I do not think think I am the last of the Shadowravens, but I have not traveled into the Pit to find out for myself. Thank you for coming for tonight's seminar. Running the great library's day to day can … Continue reading Lorr: A Treatise on Elves (part 1)
Tome of the Highfather: The God Of Strife
I wish I could say I dislike some of my roles as Highfather. Or more accurately, the gods I have to serve. I cannot. Part of the magic that changes which god I serve every year, also in some respect changes me. It doesn't make me a tyrant, if I happen to be the archpriest … Continue reading Tome of the Highfather: The God Of Strife
A Darkness Rising 