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)
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Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (part 2)
There are few things in this world that I am generally afraid of. No, Draen Do'Gra does not cause me fear. Neither does his exquisite wife Kor'rieanna Auvryani the dark elf queen. They can destroy me in an instant, but they have no reason to do so. They have my respect and adoration, especially the … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – The Forest of Souls (part 2)
Chord’s World Tour – The Bloody Skulls
When a civilized race considers orcs, to a fault they all think the same thing. Vicious tusked warriors that have been raiding and pillaging for centuries. Typically orcs are organized into tribes. Each one named after something threatening, either their leader (usually) or their surroundings. Tug's Tusks, or Dragonspine orcs, for example. Generally speaking, orcs … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – The Bloody Skulls
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 – Vaxin
Vaxin was the first territory to come into being when the fledgeling kingdom of Cheshire expanded. Nestled in the southeast quadrant of Cheshire, it is also the only one of the three other duchies to only have ever had one family, the Vaxins, ruling it since its inception. It's location to the Endless Peak mountain … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Vaxin
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
Chord’s World Tour – Cheshire
Ah me, One of my favorite kingdoms to visit is the realm of Cheshire. I recommend this kingdom highly if you're not from here. One of the reasons is they are the most tolerant of "monstrous" races of all the human kingdoms. To begin with, Cheshire is the jewel of the Great Kingdoms, which comprises … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Cheshire
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)
Chord’s World Tour – Martyr Compact (3 of 3): Protean Dragons
The Martyr Compact was an attempt by the dragon emperors to maintain their empire in the face of a three way war with the dwarves and the elves. They hoped that with the sacrifice of a clan, the humanoids would be too weakened to want to continue the war. In that respect they were right. … Continue reading Chord’s World Tour – Martyr Compact (3 of 3): Protean Dragons
A Darkness Rising 