I am the Highfather.For one year, I give my entire devotion to a new god. As of yet, I have not repeated a service. As of yet, I haven’t been given a choice. I leave these journals behind, so that after, people can gain insight into the gods that rule the heavens. In that year, … Continue reading Tome of the Highfather – Goddess of Night
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Annals of the Moon: Lycanthropy
From the personal journal of Tanner, Argent Moon Loremaster CASE OF THE SLAUGHTERED STOCK It was supposed to be a simple mission. A trio of competing farms had reported the loss of livestock—calves and sheep mostly—to some sort of animal attack. The only thing the farmers agreed on was that something needed to be done. … Continue reading Annals of the Moon: Lycanthropy
Arcanum 101: The Cost of Magic
There was something in the air, as if the classroom, or the world, had held its breath.Conversation died instantly.At the front of the dais, the air convulsed, shimmering like heat above a flame. A thin violet line appeared—hair-width but impossibly bright—and with a soft, surgical pop, Draen Do’Gra was simply there.Hovering a foot above the … Continue reading Arcanum 101: The Cost of Magic
Tome of the Highfather – Demon King Narsex
It burns. I am the Highfather. Chosen by the divine powers to represent them. For one year I am their devoted servant, their archpriest. As such I am privy to their thoughts and motivations more so than any other priest could ever hope to be. It burns. My robes turn to ash. I can smell … Continue reading Tome of the Highfather – Demon King Narsex
Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (part 5): Kor’Korai Unearthed
The wind paused, just for a moment, like the world holding its breath. For a moment, everything was silent. Kor'Korai.One of the fabled flying cities, a marvel of elven magic. Along with its twin Arien, the two cities chased each other through the skies above the southern peninsula of Tanaraq. This was long before the … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (part 5): Kor’Korai Unearthed
✵ Arcanum 101: The Aether ✵
"I was informed this morning that the curriculum states I must take the class on three outings to places of significant magical value. Well, truth be told, they wanted five. The two places I sent the dean of abjuration, I expect will count as two. He still lives, and may continue to do so, as … Continue reading ✵ Arcanum 101: The Aether ✵
Chord’s World Tour: Shire – The Ringed City of Wonders (part 2)
The Plaza is the fourth tier and is a bustling district of commerce. Nearly every citizen of Cheshire, when asked about the capital city, have this tier in mind, whether conscious of it or not. Businesses are everywhere, and the neighborhoods are plentiful, clean and spacious. The Plaza is truly where the metropolitan nature of … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour: Shire – The Ringed City of Wonders (part 2)
Arcanum 101: Artifacts
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
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)
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)
A Darkness Rising 