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
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The Big Bad – Draen Do’Gra (part 2)
Draen was originally a drow, or dark elf. And for the longest time, that was how I envisioned him. That was before I started true world crafting, and not world copying. Back then I wrote my stories and games in a modified Forgotten Realms campaign world. My love of drow led to Draen being one … Continue reading The Big Bad – Draen Do’Gra (part 2)
The Rising Darkness
I am quite proud of my Duir'Aion. It is a vibrant world filled with peoples of all kinds. From the noble Shirans of the kingdom of Cheshire, to the naval supremacy of the minotaurs of Maelthas, to the xenophobic undersea kingdoms of the sea elves, the entire world pulses with life. And violence. And death. … Continue reading The Rising Darkness
Designing Divinity (part 1 of 2)
Magic is one of the three primal forces of the universe. The other two being life and death. Every wizard taps into a font of magic, learning how to unlock the mysteries of such power. Clerics don't learn how to unlock it, rather they request a spell or miracle from their god, who channels that … Continue reading Designing Divinity (part 1 of 2)
Bloody Skulls
Here's the first chapter in a new story I started. Originally I had planned on a short story, but the Kruuj, the Grand Justicar, the Allfather and the Church of the Vigilant Phoenix would have none of that. They insisted that their story be told in full. And so begins the tale of forces that … Continue reading Bloody Skulls
Argent Throne Saga Update!
The first trilogy planned for the Darkness Rising Saga is titled "The Argent Throne"! 1st book tentatively titled "Embers" Here is the completed Prologue Prologue © Yves Desince, II and A Darkness Rising, 2013. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly … Continue reading Argent Throne Saga Update!
Embers
Here is an excerpt from my latest creation: Currently it is set as the prologue to the first of the Darkness Rising Trilogy, tentatively titled "The Argent Throne" Comments and thoughts are always welcome. 8 Aeruusirde, 1364CR The chamber was small, octagonal in shape. Its eight walls were black, carved out of pure onyx. In … Continue reading Embers
A Darkness Rising 