The Imperial Palace that served as the capitol and residence of the Emperor of Geldenreich had a special meeting room that was set aside for the exclusive use of the Council of Schönbrunn. This was considered an almost sacred place. It was the only room that the emperor himself could not enter freely. It was … Continue reading The Councilors Gather
Backstories
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 5)
The cottage that Prince Bortimer directed Vika to be at on the designated day was in fact on loan from Baron Jandle von Normand as it happened to be located in a remote portion of his estate. Jandle had gone the extra mile and stocked it with used furniture and plenty of food in the … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 5)
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 4)
Vika was somewhat of an anomaly among halflings. She had a knack for roguishness of course, but this had led her to engage in more travelling than her people were customarily known for. Vika was quick of hand and even quicker in wit and insight and before long she had secured for herself a reputation … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 4)
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 3)
It took a few minutes for the King of Vlaanderen to get comfortable at a table in the middle of the main hall of the Howler House Tavern, and he remarked several times that his broken leg was causing him some discomfort. “That is how it is when you are an adventurer, isn’t it though?” … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 3)
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 2)
For the first two days of their absence nobody in Resurrection really paid much attention to the fact that King Carl and Prince Bortimer were long overdue from their mushroom gathering. On the third day somebody finally realized that nobody had seen them in a while and began to make inquiries. The first person they … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 2)
The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 1)
King Carl the Squat of Vlaanderen had found himself in an odd situation. A couple of weeks ago he had been living the good life in his palatial residence in his quaint and bustling capital city, Stonebridges. His was a calm and peaceful existence up until he had decided that in order to cement his … Continue reading The Adventures of King Carl the Squat and Prince Bortimer (Part 1)
Redemption Lost
Ferrik the half-orc had already cleared the pathway through the various offices so that his boss wouldn't have to be inconvenienced by any staff or misplaced furniture when he stormed in. It was a foregone conclusion that Ferrik's boss would be storming. He had already sent word that his trip had been derailed and that … Continue reading Redemption Lost
Absurdity in Three Acts
Anyone who has spent significant time in Slothjemia has likely encountered the opera "The Huntsman's Lament", infamously composed by the orcish musician Snaglak Durz. While the entire production can be found being performed by travelling thespians or in local theaters being done by local talent, it is more common to find individual songs from the … Continue reading Absurdity in Three Acts
The Plot Thickens
The guest in the drider Baron Chaverin’s basement wasn’t the most conventional of creatures. There had to be some modifications to several rooms to give the visitor a more secure home and to better suit its needs. A large brick pool was constructed by the dark elves allowing the occupant to soak for prolonged periods … Continue reading The Plot Thickens
Slothjemian Tales 