I know that there could be some concern over certain details in my stories, at least the ones presented here in what amounts to be a book format. Before anyone gets their knickers well and truly twisted, let me just say I took a bit of poetic license. Plus everything about this sort of nerd … Continue reading Don’t Pester Me with Details!
Story Notes
There are Worse Things. Of course, nothing comes to mind at the moment…
This is an auspicious day here at Slothjemian Tales. You might say we are celebrating an anniversary of sorts. In fact, it is such a momentous occasion that we are going to go ahead and give everyone that peruses this blog a little insight as to the inner workings of how the game world is … Continue reading There are Worse Things. Of course, nothing comes to mind at the moment…
That Worked Really Well!
For the first time ever there was a successful switch between Game Masters in what essentially is the same game world in a game I was a part of. What made it the most awesome was that we kept our own characters, and the respective Game Masters didn't have to relinquish control over the NPCs … Continue reading That Worked Really Well!
How Many Troops can a Black Dragon Carry if a Black Dragon can Carry Troops?
The three guard units that possess Slothjemia's highly coveted dragonriders assign the riders based on the age and size of the dragon. Hatchlings are not ridden except by smaller races such as goblins, xvarts, gnomes, and kobolds to get the dragons used to carrying people on their backs. After this age category the dragons can … Continue reading How Many Troops can a Black Dragon Carry if a Black Dragon can Carry Troops?
Just How Powerful Is This Guy…?
A mistake common to virtually all Game Masters is the sense of trying to balance the story as the players go up in levels and become stronger and more formidable. When it comes to roleplaying it is often the players that make this challenge worse. More times than I can count (and I am guilty … Continue reading Just How Powerful Is This Guy…?
Friends Sometimes Disagree
Up to this point the casual reader might think that Geldenreich and Slothjemia are the closest of allies and trading partners with nary a care in the world. This assessment is not entirely accurate, of course. While the two empires are connected through a short common border and a powerful common enemy there is frequently … Continue reading Friends Sometimes Disagree
Continental Excursions; Geldenreich
Time for an in depth analysis of the most complex and powerful human state in Partum, the empire known as Geldenreich. Divided into four separate parts, the politics of Geldenreich have always been overly complicated. Each of the four parts is considered an Archduchy, and each of them has their own royal house. The heads … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Geldenreich
I’m from the Clergy and I’m here to Help
There are a great many differences between the numerous churches that dot the landscape of the continent. Each is different from every other, sometimes in radically obviously ways and other times with subtle distinctions that only a proper theologian can identify. But there are going to be differences. One of the more common differences is … Continue reading I’m from the Clergy and I’m here to Help
Notable NPCs; Drndyllyn the Wyld
One of the few half-orcs that has established a reputation for herself in the western edge of the Wenigzustand in a positive way, Drndyllyn is a fierce and dangerous woman by any measure. Self-taught in the martial arts and deeply suspicious of magic users, this barbarous warrior doesn't take anybody's nonsense.Abandoned on the doorstep of … Continue reading Notable NPCs; Drndyllyn the Wyld
Continental Excursions; Weintäler
The fall of Maelonbourg into chaos and self-destruction has made the nation of Weintäler one of the strongest and most affluent of the Wenigzustand. This is one of the centrally located little states and it has long enjoyed a quiet and stable existence. It is ruled by a powerful Archduke whose family has governed this … Continue reading Continental Excursions; Weintäler
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