Hilde had been correct. The Judicial Corps detachment of the 6th Army wasn’t about to hurt Grundoon in any way if it could be at all avoided. Now that he was in their custody, they did what they could to make him comfortable. His new accommodations were rather more austere than the aged former general … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 14
The Decline and Fall of the Third Imperium; Part 2
One of the causes of the collapse of the Third Imperium is surprisingly also one of the reasons it lingered on longer than it should have. The Holy Imperium Church was under the governance of the supreme patriarch Callidus Magna. It was he that gave the tacit approval to the nobility for the assassination of … Continue reading The Decline and Fall of the Third Imperium; Part 2
The Decline and Fall of the Third Imperium; Part 1
There was no more prominent or influential political, cultural, and military power on the current state of affairs in Domum than that of the Third Imperium. A massive empire that spanned virtually all of the continent of Partum as well as great swaths of two other continents (Tantam to the east and Arcanum to the … Continue reading The Decline and Fall of the Third Imperium; Part 1
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 13
Hilde and her brother waited for over an hour before their father had calmed their stepmother enough that he could get back on his feet, and deal with what needed to be done. Grundoon took the paper that he had been writing on off of his desk and folded it neatly. Using some sealing wax … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 13
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 12
A long, awkward silence followed, and finally Grundoon took a deep breath, and said, “Alright, let’s get this going. Hilde, bring in this attorney. Oskar, do me a favor and go get my wife. Tell her to join us, please.” As Hilde got up from her chair, she made a mental note of how far … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 12
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 11
Rackerby von Slothjem’s carriage made splendid time, thanks partly to the crest prominently displayed, and partly to the coordination that Polk had fostered to have fresh horses available at regular intervals. The occupants of the coach spilled out at equally regular intervals; for relief, stretching, and eating. The longest stops were to change the horses, … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 11
Screw You Guys, I have a Party to Plan
Enjoyed a bit of inter-party meltdown during the last gaming session. That happens from time to time especially when you have players with radically differing styles of play trying to accomplish something in a group struggling to maintain a sense of cohesion. But that isn't this group at all. This group has been on the … Continue reading Screw You Guys, I have a Party to Plan
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 10
Before going to grab a few essential items, Oskar and Hilde made a detour to Army High Command. Belynda went with Trangdor to the inn to get ready, and Rackerby and Dellila were similarly tasked. But for the two siblings, they had an important arrangement to make. Oskar led the way to the Inspector General’s … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 10
Options Abound. None of them are Good Options, but you have lots of Bad ones to choose from…
Last week my family visited a Mexican restaurant in Navasota. Yes, that Navasota. Small town, odd doctors, you get the gist. Anyhow we went to this eatery knowing it is a local favorite and having been there before having some idea what to expect. As always though the menu itself is enough to put a person … Continue reading Options Abound. None of them are Good Options, but you have lots of Bad ones to choose from…
Notable NPCs; Yeitic Morte
Arguably the creepiest fellow in the whole of Mort-Vivant (a stunning declaration by any estimate) the curious sorceror Yeitic Morte has a baffling connection to death and that which lies beyond. While not formally trained in the ways of spellcraft he is nevertheless a formidable mage. His interest in Necromancy has only fueled fearful anecdotes … Continue reading Notable NPCs; Yeitic Morte
