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
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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
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)
The Gods of Duir’Aion (part 1)
The gods of Duir'Aion are a collection of powerful entities. For the most part they tend to behave like family. There are alliances and disagreements, but when something threatens the pantheon they all tend to work together. Currently the status quo is under siege by the infernals of the Pit. Seven demon lords have ascended … Continue reading The Gods of Duir’Aion (part 1)
Arcanum 101: Magic in the World
Good morning class. The look of surprise on your eager young faces is not unexpected. Yes, I am Draen Do'Gra. Headmaster of Necromancy. Dracomancer. Archmage. Though this is beneath me, I can and will teach the basic magical classes such as this one from time to time. In this case your teacher Graltus, came down … Continue reading Arcanum 101: Magic in the World
Something borrowed, Something new
Duir'Aion, the world of my creation is a great source of pride for me. I have had the pleasure of fleshing it out for decades. For the longest time, I just used it for background in my D&D games. It occurred to me to write and published them, only recently. After an attempt to publish … Continue reading Something borrowed, Something new
A Darkness Rising 