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)
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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
Arcanum 101: Dragon Magic
Good morning class. Today, there has been a slight change of plans. The original lesson I planned to teach you was a general overview of dragon magic. At the end I would have given you the pleasure of watching me cast one of those spells. This morning I was interrupted by your young classmate Uldeer. … Continue reading Arcanum 101: Dragon Magic
Chord’s World Tour: Cheshire – People of Interest
There are hundreds of personalities located in Cheshire worthy of note. Below are some of my top choices for newcomers into Cheshire. Silver Sabre - If you are engaged in "questionable" activities and you hear the words, "Never give up! Never Surrender!", it would be best to put your weapons down and assume a non … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour: Cheshire – People of Interest
Chord’s World Tour: Cheshire’s Places of Interest
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
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)
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)
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
The Fallen – W.I.P.
Been working hard at my first dark fantasy novel, The Fallen. Haven't really addressed it here (I don't think) but am excited about it, so I will now. The Fallen had two origins actually. A friend, and former player in one my D&D games (2e), asked me to come up with a group of big … Continue reading The Fallen – W.I.P.
A Darkness Rising 