The Viceroy had discovered more than he had bargained for and in a relatively short period of time. Here on out he wouldn’t need to be anywhere near Zedem Malroy in order to get information from him as long as the gnome didn’t do anything to raise an alarm. The lich commanded the gnome via … Continue reading The Gopher King: Chapter 15
Month: July 2020
The Kobayashi Maru and Dungeons & Dragons
Fans of "Star Trek" are familiar with the Kobayashi Maru, but others might not be so I'll briefly explain what it is. In the Star Trek storyline there is a simulation for aspiring ship commanders that is called the Kobayashi Maru. In it the candidate for promotion is faced with a no-win scenario. The reason … Continue reading The Kobayashi Maru and Dungeons & Dragons
The Gopher King: Chapter 14
Malindra retreated down the spiral stairs and the Viceroy used his new staff to push the trapdoor down with a loud thud. He then used his staff to push open the upper trapdoor in his room and walked up the steps to the open top of the tower. The sun had not yet come up … Continue reading The Gopher King: Chapter 14
The Cavalier and Innocence Lost
There was once upon a time a cavalier of some renown who had managed to earn a reputation for courage, nobility, and defense of the weak. He became something of a legend in the area in which he lived and before long there was a long list of people who sought out the cavalier to … Continue reading The Cavalier and Innocence Lost
The Gopher King: Chapter 13
Sleeping away the day suited the night hag perfectly. As her identity suggested she was much more comfortable in the darkness. Returning to her seat in the main hall of the house, Malindra summoned Captain Jorwan to see what information he might have to sate the night hag’s endless curiosity. Night hags had two passions … Continue reading The Gopher King: Chapter 13
The Fall of Käsestadt
The collapse of Limbourg as a functioning state wasn't something that happened quickly. The fall of the old capital of Käsestadt was the final stage and only occurred twelve or so years ago. But the destruction of this once proud city was so complete that it now serves as little more than a ruined sanctuary … Continue reading The Fall of Käsestadt
Infamous Villains: Le Duc
Of all of the horror stories that have originated in the Wenigzustand none are more revolting and nauseating than the origin of Condamner's ruler, the infamous Le Duc. As one of the Little States most elusive and quietly sinister figures Le Duc is both well known and yet one of the most difficult to understand … Continue reading Infamous Villains: Le Duc
Notable NPCs: Kardigazz Drak
In the far northeastern corner of the anarchical land of Limbourg sits the imposing and aptly named Castle Dreadmore. Built upon the foundations of an ancient fortification overlooking the Dread-Orobrook River on the east side and the rugged wilderness everywhere else. Little is known about how many soldiers might be defending Castle Dreadmore, but what … Continue reading Notable NPCs: Kardigazz Drak
The Gopher King: Chapter 12
The Viceroy had been occupied for some time with going around the ruins of the city gathering up the ghouls that he found scattered about. He herded them back around the ruins of the castle and had them standing about in neat little formations. He scoured about for anything resembling a useful clue but found … Continue reading The Gopher King: Chapter 12
Slothjemian Tales 