It took a couple of weeks for Meelo the quasit to locate the elusive Queen Myrtle and her crew of uncannily clever pirates. When he did discover it, he then had to scramble to think of a ruse which would allow him to gain access to the vessel. For this was not an ordinary caravel. … Continue reading The Hard Way In
Month: January 2023
No Rest for the Wicked
The shadowy figure sat dejectedly in the elegantly carved and gilded chair at the head of a long, equally well-adorned table. Three candelabras sat spaced well apart along the length of the table, but their dim reddish flames were more for creepy atmosphere than illumination. The walls and ceiling of this room were barely visible … Continue reading No Rest for the Wicked
Nerds Have Feelings Too
Being a nerd, or having a tendency to engage in nerdy behavior or enjoy nerdy entertainment, is far more commonplace now than it has ever been. Shows like "Stranger Things" and "The Big Bang Theory" have gone a long way towards mainstreaming Dungeons & Dragons, Star Trek and Star Wars fans, and other nerdish endeavors. … Continue reading Nerds Have Feelings Too
Torgo (Part 6)
While he languished in his prison cell Torgo had been sleeping fitfully and when awake praying for a quick death. His mangled legs prevented him from getting up and pacing about, and even rolling over on the floor was excruciating. The filth of the cell floor was getting worse every day but his captors had … Continue reading Torgo (Part 6)
Torgo (Part 5)
The Witch Queen was about to discover an infuriating fact about the mysterious Captain Divo Zucco. Unlike the brash, arrogant, and arguably reckless Captain Brass Sabre, Zucco was not the kind of pirate that advertised his presence nor his intentions. In fact a thorough investigation of the man was likely to reveal nothing of any … Continue reading Torgo (Part 5)
Slothjemian Tales 