Ever since he could remember, Thigpen had wanted to be a constable. He had always been in awe of the men that patrolled the city, swaggering with bold self-assurance, wearing their black uniforms with shiny copper buttons and boasting a shiny red and copper badge on their chest. When all of his friends were playing … Continue reading Slothenburg Confidential; Chapter 1
And now for something completely different…
Starting soon, we'll be unveiling a second story here, something more along the lines of a murder mystery. This story is much shorter than "An Orc for All Seasons", and while the subject matter might make a person queasy, well, we are dealing with orcs, aren't we? We hope you enjoy reading Slothjemian Tales, because … Continue reading And now for something completely different…
An Orc for All Seasons; Chapter 4
The Slothjemian national anthem is a decidedly upbeat and happy sort of song that covers a lot of historical and political material. It gives a brief glimpse at the origin of the country, the sort of people that live there, an encouragement to outsiders to move there and seek a better life, and various threats … Continue reading An Orc for All Seasons; Chapter 4
How close is the nearest churchyard, because those aren’t fireflies…
One cannot discuss the artistry of the Coreland, without talking about how the natural sights and sounds of the swamp has influenced perception. The low fog that creeps up and hovers eerily over the fetid, still waters. The frogs croaking out their belchy greetings, and the flapping wings of unseen creatures. Fishes, and more dangerous … Continue reading How close is the nearest churchyard, because those aren’t fireflies…
Know Your Neighbors: Romillia
Sitting to the east of the Coreland, and north of the Grafdom of New Craiovia. At the time in which "An Orc for All Seasons" is set, Romillia is somewhat larger than Slothjemia but with a smaller population. It encompasses the eastern slope of the Kragalian Alps all the way from north to south, and … Continue reading Know Your Neighbors: Romillia
Creation by Committee
The very best stories come about by accident, but if you don't like accidents, then find yourself some gaming buddies. Slothjemia came about thanks to the creative efforts of many people, intrepid adventurers that helped form a gaming world and made all of this nonsense possible. Bernie Ward was my first game master, and Steve … Continue reading Creation by Committee
Either somebody is wringing a cat, or else Opera Season is underway
Slothjemian art is considered by outsiders to be an oxymoron, and music is no exception. With so many people from such varied backgrounds sharing their love for song and dance, hymn and chant, there are bound to be unpleasant tunes that accost the unprepared listener. A Romillian bard of some fame once noted that "Jorish music … Continue reading Either somebody is wringing a cat, or else Opera Season is underway
Palaces and Castles
The royal family of Slothjemia is different from other such dynasties in many regards, but one is more visibly significant than others. Whereas the Emperor of Geldenreich owns dozens of palatial residences and private castles, the Empress of Slothjemia owns exactly two; the small ancestral fortified manor house called "Boardûm Keep" near the village of … Continue reading Palaces and Castles
An Orc for All Seasons; Chapter 3
The Slothjemian military is broken into two parts, the largest of which is the army. This professional fighting force is garrisoned all across the country, usually no more than one per Grafdom, strategically placed so that in case of war there would always be a response. The incredible expense of maintaining this military is offset … Continue reading An Orc for All Seasons; Chapter 3
An Element of Chance
People who have never done any roleplaying-style gaming are frequently concerned about the use of dice. Is this gambling? This looks like satanic gambling. Are we sure this isn't gambling? Because gambling is the biggest threat we can imagine, let me assure you that it is not gambling. Dice are used to introduce an element … Continue reading An Element of Chance
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