As it turned out, the widow Hossler didn’t care about the other two mine shafts, at least not urgently. She promised to have the gold in the morning for services rendered, and she would be dispatching the gnomes she had hired to do the mineral survey as quickly as possible to begin their work. The … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 28
Author: Slothjemia
Lich vs. Orcs
A cursory glance at the Monstrous Compendium entry for "lich" reveals that this is a spectacularly dangerous creature. But players are often lulled into a false sense of security when confronting these powerful undead spellcasters. They might have a magic sword, for instance, that negates magic cast at a level equal to the wielder. But … Continue reading Lich vs. Orcs
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 27
The stagecoach from Karpaburg to Dregladorf arrived midmorning, and the little boy that had been tasked with stopping it did so with tremendous vigor. The coach ground to a halt in a mighty cloud of dust, and Polk took up his baggage and headed down to get aboard. Hilde had gotten dressed by then, and … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 27
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 26
Polk was shirtless when he waded into the pool, but kept on his trousers because there were women present. The orog was a powerfully constructed man, his obvious ogre lineage evident in his muscles. Had either Belynda or Hilde been more luridly inclined, the spectacle of the shivering Polk climbing up the soaked rope in … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 26
Resurrection
The rebuilding of the little state of Maelonbourg is speeding right along with the players having retaken a fortified town and driving the orcish invaders back towards the north whence they came. With the old capital of Maelonbourg City in tatters, this much smaller town will now serve as the hub for activity. Along with … Continue reading Resurrection
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 25
The distance along the shoreline seemed further than Hilde remembered, but she credited that to the fact that she just really wanted to be back in Romilmark. They reached the end of the rocky beach area, and paused for a few moments before beginning the climb up through the fallen boulders and rock formations ahead. … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 25
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 24
After a few hours of socializing, von Slothjem managed to produce a multiple-page document that outlined in very general terms the trade agreement that LeCreana Deathtree was proposing on behalf of the House of Vaanmer Kaht. After making some superficial inquiries of Hilde, the swamp orc was able to specify that this was an agreement … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 24
Change is Inevitable, but this is Ridiculous!
After changing jobs and dealing with needing to move a couple of miles away in a month or so the D&D game I run has been on hiatus for the last month and a half. We had to move our game day and everything so that was a bit of upheaval. To top it all … Continue reading Change is Inevitable, but this is Ridiculous!
Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 23
After carefully locking up his cottage, Rackerby von Slothjem led the group to where the banquet was being held. It was in a very distinguished looking palace, near the center of this neighborhood. It was shaped, appropriately enough, like a wide mushroom. It was at least ten stories tall, and the jor told his newest … Continue reading Fight, Swear, Loathe; Chapter 23
Tales of the Wandering Royalty
Quirky non-player characters are the bread and butter of any good game, and if they are properly employed throughout a story they can make even a mediocre campaign great. They have all of the elements of a running gag, inside joke, and can serve as either an ally or a foil (in some circumstances both … Continue reading Tales of the Wandering Royalty
Slothjemian Tales 
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