Without having Cinder around to keep watch, Hilde would have been very reluctant to continue this adventure in this way. The rocks and formations were so tall, it was like navigating a stone forest. There were no paths, and so many places the beholder could be hiding. Cinder stayed well ahead of Hilde and Belynda, … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 19
Every Villain has a Backstory
I have settled on a topic for my next widely-ignored book. I will be taking one of the villains from my most recent campaign and dive a little deeper into both their history and their motivations going forward. With any luck at all I might even be able to finish the book before the players … Continue reading Every Villain has a Backstory
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 18
They both knew what they were up against, now, and neither of them were thrilled about the prospect. Belynda had found several maps of the caverns, caves, and tunnels that meandered out and downward from this settlement. The fortification that Belynda had described in the journals was labelled, and Hilde assumed that the horror remained … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 18
Continental Excursions; Riesenwald
Not really a state in the true sense of the term, Riesenwald is a small land filled with heavily forested hills. It is home to faerie folk as well as giants and has no recognizable form of unifying government nor does it possess any cities or notable commerce. There are some trade routes that run … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Riesenwald
The Blank Canvas
There are few things about Dungeons and Dragons that I enjoy more than imagining up towns and cities. What sorts of businesses are there? Is there industry? Can I buy clothing made from yams? Just how big of a turnip can a fellow buy for thirty-seven pounds of gold coins? Placing inns, taverns, houses of … Continue reading The Blank Canvas
With an Arrogance and Haughtiness Normally Reserved for Elves…
The soldiers, mercenaries, and other professional warriors of Weintäler are not the finest in the world, or even on the continent. But like everyone else in Weintäler who fancies themselves an expert in something these fighters have an arrogance and haughtiness normally reserved for describing elves. They are good at what they do and on … Continue reading With an Arrogance and Haughtiness Normally Reserved for Elves…
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 17
Hilde and her squire took the elevating bowl contraption all the way back to the smelting room, and set about making camp. Cinder went immediately back to exploring the rooms around them, and Belynda made quite a meal from the food they had on hand along with a generous dose of magical summoning. It wasn’t … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 17
Rule 3 and You
One of the running gags in our ongoing game is one or more of the players calling out "Rule Three!" whenever there is even the slightest hint of innuendo. This doesn't even have to be during the game, either. The mere suggestion of anything remotely sexual is enough to spur folks to frantically shout (or … Continue reading Rule 3 and You
Don’t Pester Me with Details!
I know that there could be some concern over certain details in my stories, at least the ones presented here in what amounts to be a book format. Before anyone gets their knickers well and truly twisted, let me just say I took a bit of poetic license. Plus everything about this sort of nerd … Continue reading Don’t Pester Me with Details!
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 16
Uncertain as to the time when they awoke, the two women had stirred at almost the exact same time. Cinder had been bouncing about already, her whiskers twitching furiously as she explored the area around where the adventurers slept. Belynda prepared a quick meal, and then helped gird Hilde in her armor. They didn’t have … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 16
