One of the things that readers might be wondering is, exactly how much trouble is this Grundoon person in for having killed a junior officer? What are the penalties for murder in the ranks of the Slothjemian military? The answer, of course, depends on who committed the crime, and who the victim was. More accurately, … Continue reading If Perry Mason had Tusks
Story Notes
Know Your Neighbors: The Underdark
Something of a "catch-all" phrase for the many races that live deep in the earth, the underdark includes all kinds of subterranean dwellers. Drow (or dark) elves, duergar (gray dwarves), svirfneblin (deep gnomes), illithid (mind flayers), and even some goblinoid peoples. As a general rule, the further down you go in the caverns and chasms, … Continue reading Know Your Neighbors: The Underdark
Archiwreckture
Not unlike their music and artwork, Slothjemian architecture is considered less than ideal by outsiders. Words frequently used to describe it include ramshackle, hideous, eyesore, blighted, and I'd-like-to-stay-near-the-door-in-case-somebody-sneezes. Very rarely do Slothjemian structures ever just fall down, but they do have a tendency to appear as though they are on the verge of toppling. The … Continue reading Archiwreckture
Slothjemian National Anthem
From the fens and bogs we started out, And in the swamplands grew, We set about our destiny to claim! Against the elven king we championed, And the dwarves became our kin, In the Clan of the Midnight Skull’s domain! Slothjemia! Slothjemia! You’re our county and our kingdom oh so fair! It’s to you … Continue reading Slothjemian National Anthem
Know Your Neighbors: Brendelasia
Brendelasia is directly to the south of Slothjemia, across the Dolonau River. To the east is the Sea of Shadows, to the southeast is the wealthy city-state of Kugahloo, to the southwest are the city-states of the Illyrian League, and to the west is the remnants of the Sikilian Confederation. It is governed by the … Continue reading Know Your Neighbors: Brendelasia
How close is the nearest churchyard, because those aren’t fireflies…
One cannot discuss the artistry of the Coreland, without talking about how the natural sights and sounds of the swamp has influenced perception. The low fog that creeps up and hovers eerily over the fetid, still waters. The frogs croaking out their belchy greetings, and the flapping wings of unseen creatures. Fishes, and more dangerous … Continue reading How close is the nearest churchyard, because those aren’t fireflies…
Know Your Neighbors: Romillia
Sitting to the east of the Coreland, and north of the Grafdom of New Craiovia. At the time in which "An Orc for All Seasons" is set, Romillia is somewhat larger than Slothjemia but with a smaller population. It encompasses the eastern slope of the Kragalian Alps all the way from north to south, and … Continue reading Know Your Neighbors: Romillia
Either somebody is wringing a cat, or else Opera Season is underway
Slothjemian art is considered by outsiders to be an oxymoron, and music is no exception. With so many people from such varied backgrounds sharing their love for song and dance, hymn and chant, there are bound to be unpleasant tunes that accost the unprepared listener. A Romillian bard of some fame once noted that "Jorish music … Continue reading Either somebody is wringing a cat, or else Opera Season is underway
Palaces and Castles
The royal family of Slothjemia is different from other such dynasties in many regards, but one is more visibly significant than others. Whereas the Emperor of Geldenreich owns dozens of palatial residences and private castles, the Empress of Slothjemia owns exactly two; the small ancestral fortified manor house called "Boardûm Keep" near the village of … Continue reading Palaces and Castles
Rule of Tincture? Never heard of her….
Heraldry in Slothjemia is a very basic, yet colorful affair. There are so many knights and nobles, and from so many homelands, that a code to simplify the many coats of arms was set out to keep things orderly. The notched shield is the hallmark of all Slothjemian heraldic devices, and there are a number … Continue reading Rule of Tincture? Never heard of her….
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