Almost immediately the route began to ascend the steepening mountain range. The ground was rocky, and trees became fewer, and more randomly distributed. There was plenty of snow here, and finding one’s footing was more of a challenge than it would have been if this had been summer. It was cold, and the wind was … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 21
The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 20
There were more farms along this trail. They dotted the countryside with an almost random regularity. The party stopped whenever there were people close to the path, and Trangdor would ride to them and inquire if this was the way to where the orcs were. Everyone he had spoken to agreed they were on the … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 20
Continental Excursions; Ange Déchu
Our ongoing look at the Northwestern portion of the Wenigzustand now turns it's attention to the vibrant, and surprisingly metropolitan, province of Ange Déchu. Located north of Condamner, and home to the great port city of Trésor, a main entry point for good to and from the Wenigzustand via oceangoing vessels from all over the … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Ange Déchu
Continental Excursions; Mort-Vivant
West of Forêt Verte is the oddly anarchic realm of Mort-Vivant, a place with no clear ruler, and a penchant for minding their own business. The southern and eastern portions are heavily forested, and the rest of the domain is a rolling landscape filled with farms. Those that tend these fields live in impressive fortified … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Mort-Vivant
The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 19
A member of the Red Guard woke up Grundoon by knocking on his door shortly after dawn. Jandle answered the door, and the soldier outside whispered something to him. Jandle nodded, and closed the door. “What did they want?” asked Grundoon groggily as he sat up and swung his legs off of the bed. “General … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 19
Continental Excursions; Condamner
Located just north of Forêt Verte is the sinister and darkly foreboding realm of Condamner, an eerily calm land with plenty of settlements and just as much unsettled horror. It is ruled by a mysterious figure known only as le Duc, as aloof as he is cryptic. He taxes his people, but not unduly. He … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Condamner
The Aelerfyne Invitation
To our long estranged family, separated by ancient feuds, and in conflict driven from each other beneath the earth. It is the will of Carloman, King of Fanolania, that in a spirit of reconciliation, hospitality be extended to all that heed the Call of Arborea. In recognition that the pathways of times clouded in eons … Continue reading The Aelerfyne Invitation
Gaming Goals Galore
Dungeons & Dragons is an odd game by any metric, but one of the most fascinating aspects of the game is how many goals there are. Unlike Monopoly, which has a clear ending and a winner, D&D is nothing but a string of new goals, and a nearly never-ending story with characters that grow, become … Continue reading Gaming Goals Galore
The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 18
In the morning there was a desire on the part of most everyone to stay in bed longer than usual. Only the children were up and ready to go, and after grabbing some food from the tavern’s kitchen, they headed out to explore the city. Hilde was the next to face the day, and she … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 18
The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 17
The Golden Oak tavern was indeed a wonderful place. Not as opulent as the Black Boar, but larger. Unlike Brakoff, the smaller city of Kederlenn didn’t have as many taverns, but the ones they had were bigger to allow more people a chance to drink and socialize. Entering into the great main hall of the … Continue reading The Governor-General’s Oath; Chapter 17
