The oldest of the black dragons that serve in Slothjemia's dragonriders is Grizzilla. She is the personal mount of the Herzgraf, and carries him, his squire, and seven other highly trained members of the Phantom Legion wherever it is that the Herzgraf needs to go in Slothjemia. The three next eldest dragons in the Guards … Continue reading Grizzilla; the Alpha Female
Story Mechanics
Fanolania isn’t Slothjemia… but then what is?
There are a number of differences between the nations of Fanolania and Slothjemia. In fact there are more differences than there are similarities. On the surface the two might seem quite a bit alike and yet anyone from Fanolania that visits Slothjemia will immediately realize that they aren't in Avondace anymore. So stunning are the … Continue reading Fanolania isn’t Slothjemia… but then what is?
The Warped Realm
Rumours of another dimension that eerily mirrors that of our native realm, but showing it in a state of ruin and decay, have persisted for hundreds of years. Indeed a multiverse wherein there exists a multitude of planes and quasi-planes is ripe for such speculation. Dubbed by some scholars as "the Warped Realm" it is … Continue reading The Warped Realm
Infamous Villains; The Ash King
There isn't a more well-known evil entity than the Ash King, the self-proclaimed leader of the Diosian Lodge and ruler of the fetid nightmare realm of Vincasikilia. Handily the most powerful of all of the liches that comprise the Sikilian Confederation the Ash King is the standard bearer for everything dark and dismal and torturous. … Continue reading Infamous Villains; The Ash King
Continental Excursions; Schwartzwalden
Sailing south up the mighty Rheggen River from Wientäler intrepid travelers will enter the large and mostly wild state of Schwartzwalden. Primarily known for its deep, dark forests and rather slow-paced take on life, it is home to dwarves as well as elves with a number of humans that claim to be running the place. … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Schwartzwalden
The Order of Exalted Allies
Slothjemia has infrequent need of outside help to overcome some of its more dangerous enemies and obstacles, but when such an occurrence takes place it is a time worth noting. Those folks that lend a hand to the pocket empire are thereafter viewed most favorably, almost as fellow Slothjemians, and may even find themselves awarded … Continue reading The Order of Exalted Allies
Enter the Wood Witch
While it is true that a female Archer Lord is rare, even in shadow elven societies, that does not mean that the ladies don't play a vital role in the archery that forms the basis of most shadow elf communities. As it happens men are frightfully horrible at procuring the resources needed to make the … Continue reading Enter the Wood Witch
Death from Afar
The earliest known Archer Lords were shadow elves and could be found only by the most persistent searchers. Today however, while most remain shadow elves or half-elves with shadow elven ancestry, humans and other elves can also train to be counted among these most elite of archers. While they can be of any alignment, most … Continue reading Death from Afar
The Bone Shrines
One of the curious things found in roadside shrines, small chapels, and even some of the great cathedrals in Partum are the bone shrines. They are constructed of different materials, usually wood but sometimes stone (and rarely actual bones), but they always have the same general appearance. It is a skull wearing a bishop's mitre … Continue reading The Bone Shrines
The Most Sacred Spot in Partum for Elves
Havre d'Anges is one of those places that seem to ignore how everything works in the world around them. It is a place immune to political intrigue, religious manipulation, and threats of violent destruction. Tied as it is to the plane of Arborea it simply does not function the same as anyplace else in Partum. … Continue reading The Most Sacred Spot in Partum for Elves
