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 – 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 – 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
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WIP: The Fallen
The Fallen is a dark fantasy novel that I'm currently about halfway through. The second time. It was originally a short story (roughly 55k words). Everyone who read it, admittedly my friends, loved it. What I found most interesting was that everyone had a different favorite character. For reasons beyond what I originally envisioned. Was … Continue reading WIP: The Fallen
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
A Darkness Rising 