Every family will typically have a routine that is either daily or weekly wherein they gather together for dinner. This was certainly true in the von Slothjem household, which while it most definitively was not just any run-of-the-mill family nevertheless kept to its own traditions. One of those most closely treasured by the family was … Continue reading A Family Meal
Story Notes
Trey
Sitting alone on the dock along the harbor of Manfredonia, Trey sighed contentedly and watched the activity of the ships coming and going, longshoremen and stevedores loading and unloading cargo from faraway ports, and just the general chaotic mayhem of a city that was both vibrant and hardworking. Trey had always had a fondness for … Continue reading Trey
The Flaming Frog Inn
Thin Lizzie took pride in keeping her tavern as clean as possible and that was especially true of the long glossy smooth bar. She didn't look like much of an intimidating hostess, but this was one establishment in the city of Manfredonia where starting a fight was going to end badly. No outsiders frequented this … Continue reading The Flaming Frog Inn
No Rest for the Wicked
The shadowy figure sat dejectedly in the elegantly carved and gilded chair at the head of a long, equally well-adorned table. Three candelabras sat spaced well apart along the length of the table, but their dim reddish flames were more for creepy atmosphere than illumination. The walls and ceiling of this room were barely visible … Continue reading No Rest for the Wicked
Torgo (Part 5)
The Witch Queen was about to discover an infuriating fact about the mysterious Captain Divo Zucco. Unlike the brash, arrogant, and arguably reckless Captain Brass Sabre, Zucco was not the kind of pirate that advertised his presence nor his intentions. In fact a thorough investigation of the man was likely to reveal nothing of any … Continue reading Torgo (Part 5)
Foreboding
Tragallia, also known around Renatus as "Gilla", was having a difficult time sorting out what all she had missed out on in the last ten months. Being sent back to her native realm of the Gray Wastes was bad enough, but when she was finally able to return she discovered a lot had happened in … Continue reading Foreboding
That Wasn’t Part of the Plan
The defining feature of Captain Zucco's reputation in the circles of influence in which he was known was and always had been his discretion. He was not the kind of man that drew attention to himself. He didn't share the confidences of others. And he didn't do anything without a well thought out plan. His … Continue reading That Wasn’t Part of the Plan
Meelo
There was no peace in the whole of Dalmatia when the Procurer sent an undead messenger to inform his mistress that her long sought after prize from the desert regions of Arcanum had been stolen. Not only had the last eight years of archaeology in the region of the lost kings necropolis been wasted, but … Continue reading Meelo
Vlerësues
The creepily animated man with the bulging, yellowed eyes watched intently as the dock workers tied up the ropes to secure the small caravel in place against the wharf. The vessel had made it to the port of Sarande just as the sun was setting, and now the night sky was filled with twinkling stars … Continue reading Vlerësues
The Planning
Drndyllyn the Wyld wasn't feeling so much wild as she was easily irritated. As the Duchess of Oublier the almost legendary half-orc warrior had spent her life fighting evil monsters and building a reputation as a tough, "take no crap" kind of woman. All around her had always been petty men trying to upstage her … Continue reading The Planning
Slothjemian Tales 
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