Sister Agatha had not been sleeping well as of late. Since the convent that she founded, Daughters of Immanuel, had taken control over the previous holdings of the Sisterhood of Delilah throughout the Archduchy of Renatus, Sister Agatha had been kept extraordinarily busy. Groups of nuns belonging to the Daughters of Immanuel had not only … Continue reading The Shadows Cast by Darkness
The Ending Draws Nigh
In his tastefully elaborate private study the Herzgraf carefully and thoughtfully read from the copious amounts of written material he had stacked upon his desk and the tables at either side. Some of these were ancient texts, a thousand years old or nearly so, magically preserved to prevent any further decay. Others were recent missives … Continue reading The Ending Draws Nigh
A Most Remarkable Tiny Lizard
It was less than ten years ago when a kobold named Jandle first made his way to the region that was then known as "The Little States" seeking out a warrior to whom he could serve in the tradition of Slothjemian Squires. Word had spread about the deeds of a ranger named Xan and his … Continue reading A Most Remarkable Tiny Lizard
Muted Birds of a Feather
Grendel the Orc would not have been most people's choice to become the heir to the sprawling Archduchy of Renatus. In fact, it was arguably the last option that anyone in any of the neighboring nations would have voted for even jokingly. Yet it was this oddly fierce child that won the heart of his … Continue reading Muted Birds of a Feather
Another Daughter, Another Sister
The curious case of Lucinda Aurelius, Duchess of Condamner, Baroness of Bleakland, and the wife of the former interim King of Pandezia captivated the conversations of the gossipy ranks of Partum's nobility for years. Lord Tubicus Aurelius never had the slightest moment of doubt about his beloved Lucinda, and yet this didn't prevent anyone else … Continue reading Another Daughter, Another Sister
Victus Balmorh; The Paladin and his Sword
Just over three hundred years prior to the reign of Empress Reichsha of Slothjemia, a well-to-do family of merchants in the Archduchy of Gyepekmark in Geldenreich were blessed with the birth of another son. This was the Balmorh family who had risen to distinction as weaponsmiths of tremendous distinction in providing arms to the legions … Continue reading Victus Balmorh; The Paladin and his Sword
In Memoriam; Ivan Blazen
One of the best things about Dungeons & Dragons from the perspective of any Game Master is the ability they have to take memorable people from their own lives and add them to the game as notable Nonplayer Characters. This can be done for a variety of reasons. Have a roommate that you have no … Continue reading In Memoriam; Ivan Blazen
Tribute to the Fallen
To most people it seems as though the adventurers known as the "Troublemakers" led an almost charmed existence. There were certainly times when serious harm was inflicted on them, and even death befell more than a few of them during the course of their adventures. Most of the time these misfortunes were able to be … Continue reading Tribute to the Fallen
After the Campaign: Selena, the Original Druid
Born blind and raised by the orcish shaman Brohka, Selena from an early age showed an innate knack for druidic abilities. Using the traditional shaman powers and combining them with the equally primitive and natural druid skills Selena was able to "see" the living essence of any plant, animal, or other life form. She joined … Continue reading After the Campaign: Selena, the Original Druid
After the Campaign: Butch Beerstride, Ranger of Renatus
Although Archduke Xan began his adventuring life as a ranger it would be Butch Beerstride that would become the realm's preeminent warrior woodsman. Working closely with Esma the Druid Duchess of Foret Verte and eventually with the Lotharingian fallen knights lodge of Shadow Doom, Butch was able to bridge the gap between the harmony of … Continue reading After the Campaign: Butch Beerstride, Ranger of Renatus
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