Nestled in a multi-story building resembling an inn in the heart of Jordrakenschloss, the capital of Slothjemia, is the Royal Squire Academy. Specializing in the training of proper squires to serve as assistants to knights and nobles all over the Slothjemian Empire the Royal Squire Academy is the only such institution of its kind. Candidates … Continue reading The Royal Squire Academy
Story Notes
Continental Excursions: The Forkanzan City-States
The shattered remains of what was once the seat of the glorious and far flung Third Imperium, the Forkanzan peninsula is home to twenty city-states. These are mostly not single entities but rather collections of smaller communities that are bound together by geography and united noble families. All told there are actually over one hundred … Continue reading Continental Excursions: The Forkanzan City-States
Can You Hear Me Now?
One of the smaller scale magical items that can be found in my game world are the "Communication Crystals" or "Communication Globes" that facilitate speedy dialogue across great distances. While there are more powerful versions of these that might show up in nerd fiction or in the game here is how to manufacture the simplest … Continue reading Can You Hear Me Now?
The Council of Schönbrunn: A Closer Look at the Good Guys
Some three hundred odd years ago (and yes, they turned out to be very odd years indeed) a group of dedicated clergymen and paladins gathered together in a small chapel on the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Schönbrunn, the capital city of Geldenreich. These virtuous and determined men and women hailed from some of … Continue reading The Council of Schönbrunn: A Closer Look at the Good Guys
“When in the course of Nonhuman Events…”
If a campaign goes on long enough the players involved will eventually get to the point that they will want to strike out on their own, apart from other sources of authority in the story, and establish their own domains. Whether these are truly independent of an NPC ruler such as a King or an … Continue reading “When in the course of Nonhuman Events…”
Clarifications on Warriors
The way that warriors are dealt with and defined by the different powers within Partum can vary tremendously. For the most part they all fit nicely within the definition of "fighters" in the Players Handbook. Apart from that loose categorization, though, there is a lot of leeway from one nation to another. For the purposes … Continue reading Clarifications on Warriors
The College of Magicks
As is typical of many things in Slothjemia the College of Magicks in Jaggerholmschloss is mostly funded and operated by the military. Unlike the Royal Academy of Arcane Studies this institution has a clear goal for all of its graduates and that is military service. For the navy there is an emphasis on producing helmsmen … Continue reading The College of Magicks
I Don’t Know Much About Art, But I know What Creeps Me Out
A dozen years ago or so there was a painting commissioned by the brand new Archbishop of Avondace. The finest elven painter in all of Fanolania, Clemen, was tasked with this project. But it wasn't a painting depicting the newly promoted archbishop. No, it was a portrait of somebody else entirely. There have not been … Continue reading I Don’t Know Much About Art, But I know What Creeps Me Out
Anybody Know the Plot? Dave, You’ve got the Fancy Hat, Any Idea What the Hell is Going on?
After every game session I can almost hear the frustration in my poor players. My habit of making the campaigns ridiculously complicated with numerous plot lines and schemes doesn't do well unless the players pool their information to try and figure out what the various threads are and where they are attached. Then to make … Continue reading Anybody Know the Plot? Dave, You’ve got the Fancy Hat, Any Idea What the Hell is Going on?
“Take a River Cruise” They Said. “It’ll be Fun!”
The tale of The Wine Princess is one of the most enduring legends along the northern portion of the Rheggen River. Not merely because the story is intriguing on its own merits, mind you. No, the gruesome final voyage of The Wine Princess continues to captivate listeners because the ship continues to be seen plying the … Continue reading “Take a River Cruise” They Said. “It’ll be Fun!”
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