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
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 9
There wasn’t much more for the conspirators to discuss, so they bid each other good evening, and went their separate ways. Hilde, Trangdor, and Belynda headed back to their room at the inn. Rackerby walked his secretary to her home, and then headed for his own. Polk still had some work to do and wanted … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 9
Dying to Play
One of the more appealing parts of Dungeons & Dragons is the ability to immerse oneself in world where death isn't nearly as permanent as it is in the real world. The mere existence of spells like "resurrection", "raise dead", and "reincarnation" makes dangers encountered seem a lot less threatening. There are even spells to … Continue reading Dying to Play
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 8
Hilde and her crew had very little to do today, while Oskar was taking care of his arrangements and Polk was doing whatever it is that Polk was doing today. Belynda tended to her mistress’ hair, and then they all decided to go out and do some shopping. Trangdor was keen to go along as … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 8
Continental Excursions; Kleine Provinzen
Seemingly the least capable place in the world for self-defense and avoiding being conquered the confederation of small states known collectively as Kleine Provinzen sits along the coast of the great Sea of the North. The population consists of a mix of gnomes, halflings, and humans with a smattering of elves that have been drawn … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Kleine Provinzen
Continental Excursions; Lotharingia
One of the most heavily populated and consistently bothersome countries in the Wenigzustand is the kingdom of Lotharingia. The title itself is deceptive as the land has no king and hasn't had such a ruler in a number of decades. What Lotharingia does have, however, is an abundance of red dragons, fallen knights, and what … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Lotharingia
Slothjemian Patriotism
In an age of loyalty to one's lord or king Slothjemia breaks the mold somewhat. Slothjemia is one of the few places in the world wherein the citizens are fiercely proud of the mere concept of their country. Whoever the ruler of the land happens to be doesn't much change the mood of the people … Continue reading Slothjemian Patriotism
An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 7
Oskar plotted his moves carefully for the morning as he drifted off to sleep. He would have to choose his words carefully, but he was his father’s son when it came to cautious wordplay. A lifetime of military service and total immersion in the politics of the army hierarchy had readied him for this. It … Continue reading An Applewood Gallows; Chapter 7
