King Carl the Squat was on the verge of a severe nervous breakdown. Having taken his bride-to-be to see the crown she would soon wear as Queen of Vlaanderen and discovering it missing was almost more than he could bear. He blamed himself for having left his realm for so long in order to travel … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 7)
Principales
In the Holy Imperium Church there is a strict hierarchy of leadership that has been respected by all of its members for over a thousand years. At the top sits the Supreme Pontiff, a role held by the mysterious and seemingly all-powerful Callidus Magna who has recently combined this job with that of the Imperator … Continue reading Principales
As Was Foretold
The dark elven city of Umru Zashrah was always a hive of activity. This occasion though saw the drow that lived here even more energized than usual. News had arrived from a number of the more prominent members of the upper class that the town of Dhesabro some two days travel time away in the … Continue reading As Was Foretold
It’s Easier to Kill Them When They Trust You
A challenge for every Game Master is how to get their players to get themselves into a predicament so dire that the GM can wipe out the entire group in one fell swoop. This sounds easy. Putting out a ton of treasure as a lure and hoping they take the bait always seems simple. However, … Continue reading It’s Easier to Kill Them When They Trust You
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 6)
Vika the halfling maiden was nervous about this trip to the opera, and she had many good reasons to have felt anxious. First this was a notoriously dangerous production that involved a good many hazards to the audience as much as the cast and crew. Second, she was a huge fan of this particular opera … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 6)
Cioară
Drndyllyn wasn't what any of her friends would call an ordinary woman. Fiercely independent and strong willed were terms frequently used to describe the half-orcish barbarian lady who had been given two estates and one of the largest cities in the realm to govern. She was a Countess, a Duchess, and alone. That is until … Continue reading Cioară
The Councilors Gather
The Imperial Palace that served as the capitol and residence of the Emperor of Geldenreich had a special meeting room that was set aside for the exclusive use of the Council of Schönbrunn. This was considered an almost sacred place. It was the only room that the emperor himself could not enter freely. It was … Continue reading The Councilors Gather
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 5)
The cottage that Prince Bortimer directed Vika to be at on the designated day was in fact on loan from Baron Jandle von Normand as it happened to be located in a remote portion of his estate. Jandle had gone the extra mile and stocked it with used furniture and plenty of food in the … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 5)
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 4)
Vika was somewhat of an anomaly among halflings. She had a knack for roguishness of course, but this had led her to engage in more travelling than her people were customarily known for. Vika was quick of hand and even quicker in wit and insight and before long she had secured for herself a reputation … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 4)
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 3)
It took a few minutes for the King of Vlaanderen to get comfortable at a table in the middle of the main hall of the Howler House Tavern, and he remarked several times that his broken leg was causing him some discomfort. “That is how it is when you are an adventurer, isn’t it though?” … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 3)
Slothjemian Tales 
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