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
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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)
Chord’s World Tour – Shire
Cheshire is known as the jewel of the Great Kingdoms. If that is the case, then Shire is the perfect diamond in that collection that makes up Cheshire. Seat of the kingdom, this massive city is where the Argent Throne resides. King Armer XI and his wife Queen Selene Armbrose reside in Shire Castle, as … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Shire
Chord’s World Tour – Castin
Castin is a duchy in flux. It is second in wealth only to Shire itself. That is due to the massive numbers of guilds that called the region home. The current Duke, Soren Koranta has taken ill, and hasn't been seen publicly in months. His wife, the Duchess Mira Koranta has taken to running the … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Castin
Chord’s World Tour – Vaxin
Vaxin was the first territory to come into being when the fledgeling kingdom of Cheshire expanded. Nestled in the southeast quadrant of Cheshire, it is also the only one of the three other duchies to only have ever had one family, the Vaxins, ruling it since its inception. It's location to the Endless Peak mountain … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Vaxin
Chord’s World Tour – Perth
In this guide to Cheshire, we shall take a look at the smallest of the duchies, Perth. As is the case with the duchies of Cheshire, the region is named after its Duke, Eric Perthius. If the Perthius family were to be replaced, the duchy would be renamed. Shirans are fairly pragmatic about the changes. … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Perth
A Darkness Rising 