From his vantage point on the forecastle of the RSV Vordgot's Wrath Admiral von Kesseldorn allowed himself an evil grin. Before him were the frigates of the Green Dragon Squadron, and behind him on the starboard side was the other battleship under his command. All around these capital ships were the corvettes that served as … Continue reading The 6th Fleet Sets Sail
NPC Backstory
The Peril of Requesting
Among the many soaring black towers that reached into the sky high above Jordrakenschloss was one that contained the private office of the Herzgraf. The husband of the Slothjemian Empress, Queen Reichsha, the Herzgraf had a number of jobs to do. He was a paladin by profession and training and had put his martial skills … Continue reading The Peril of Requesting
It Was Found, Just Leave it at That
There was an air of anticipatory excitement in the air whenever King Carl the Squat's beloved friend Prince Bortimer arrived in the capital of Vlaanderen to spend time with the halfling monarch. It had been a more adventurous time in Vlaanderen all the way around though since the two men had become friends, with King … Continue reading It Was Found, Just Leave it at That
Don Durk of Dowdee
Among the many seafaring rogues of the Forzarrean Sea few have the universally admired status of Don Durk of Dowdee. While men such as Captain Sabre use their reputations to strike fear in others in order to force them into submission, Don Durk merrily gallivants about the ocean like a seafaring version of Robin Hood. … Continue reading Don Durk of Dowdee
Notable NPCs: Divo Zucco
Born and raised in the "City of Islands" of San Marco, one of the most prosperous of all the city-states of Forkanza, Divo Zucco comes from a proud and noble family. The Zucco clan was arguably one of the most powerful of the wealthy merchant houses in San Marco during waning years of the independent … Continue reading Notable NPCs: Divo Zucco
The Captain’s Secrets
Captain Zucco was well pleased to once more be at port in the drowsy city of Manfredonia. This place wasn't where Zucco had been born and raised, and he hadn't spent all that much time here or even in this part of the Forkanzan peninsula prior to ten years ago or so. His hometown was … Continue reading The Captain’s Secrets
Opal-Palooza (Part 6)
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)
Slothjemian Tales 
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