There was ample time in between the exit of Master Scalici and the arrival of the next party to deal with Prince Bortimer to allow for the finishing of one plate of food and the ordering of more. This time it was a sugary, sticky mess of half-cooked dough that Slothjemians loved for morning meals. … Continue reading Opal-Palooza (Part 6)
Opal-Palooza (Part 5)
Bortimer smiled and motioned for the huge bald man in the flowing orange robe with the black and gold trim to have a seat opposite he and Shr Grogdahl. "Master Scalici! Welcome, and have a seat. Would you like something to eat?" asked Bortimer warmly. Ernesto Scalici took a seat with a flourish and folded … Continue reading Opal-Palooza (Part 5)
Opal-Palooza (Part 4)
Prince Bortimer and Shr Grogdahl sat quietly eating. Bortimer was considered by some people to be a handsome fellow, perhaps a bit stocky and possessed of a magnificent head of thick black hair. His moustache was almost comically thick and luxurious, but he was otherwise clean shaven all of the time. His eyes betrayed his … Continue reading Opal-Palooza (Part 4)
Opal-Palooza (Part 3)
With a lull in the parade of evildoers coming to sell Bortimer their opals or to tell him they intended to, Shr Grogdahl the jorish huntsman had his warmed beer refreshed and had another platter of gravy covered potatoes brought to the table. As he picked at them, he glared at Bortimer who sat next … Continue reading Opal-Palooza (Part 3)
Opal-Palooza (Part 2)
Shr Augustin Shadefiend and his three personal guards walked purposefully yet warily to Bortimer and Grogdahl's table. Shr Augustin was not altogether comfortable with this kind of thing but when his grandfather had given him the task it wasn't phrased in the form of a suggestion. He nodded at Bortimer and cast a quick glance … Continue reading Opal-Palooza (Part 2)
Opal-Palooza (Part 1)
Shr Grogdahl the jorish huntsman had been sitting in the booth he and Prince Bortimer always occupied on the third floor of The First Decree. However, he was sitting there alone. Although he was enjoying the warmed beer as was his customary breakfast beverage and had devoured half a plate of bacon and folded eggs … Continue reading Opal-Palooza (Part 1)
The Clown Prince of Gluttony has a Deal for You
This was an uneasy gathering to say the least. The men and women that had been invited to attend this exclusive meeting had arrived on edge and their moods had only deteriorated. But their host had insisted upon this location and that everyone invited be here. There was a deal afoot. The host was none … Continue reading The Clown Prince of Gluttony has a Deal for You
A Scheme Develops
The encampment of the Red Guard along the western frontier of New Sikilia had become quite the formidable little city. Centered on a towering fortress that had once belonged to one of the more prominent minions of the Ash King, this was the center of military affairs for the Slothjemian Empire's interests in these conquered … Continue reading A Scheme Develops
Maiden to Fit
The little bell on the door of the jewelry maker's shop tinkled merrily as Bortimer walked in with a big smile upon his face. The keeper of the shop, Branislav Zoric, briefly looked up from his workbench to see who had entered, and then gave a knowing look to both of his young apprentices. They … Continue reading Maiden to Fit
Continental Excursions; Ybaria
The region known as Ybaria is the western end of the continent of Partum. Sitting southwest of Fanolania, and separated from the rest of the continent by the towering Bebryxian Range of alpine mountains, Ybaria was for many years the forgotten remnant of the previous imperium. After the Third Imperium fell into ruin this region … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Ybaria
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