Over the course of history, many gods have risen, and so too many have fallen. Forgotten gods are those gods who have been left behind by the world. Their followers were destroyed by plague or war, or even the God was laid low by one of their rivals. But you cannot truly kill an immortal … Continue reading F is for: Forgotten Gods
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E is for: Edanu
The great river Edanu flows from the high western peaks of the Drakeback mountains down across the plains of the Old Crown, finally flowing out to the ocean via the Whorl and the great bay of Queenstown. Along its course, the Edanu skirts the edges of Wick Holdings on the far side of the Drakebacks, … Continue reading E is for: Edanu
D is for: Daebru, daimon, jinn and other spirits
Sit down, child. We'll begin your lesson with talk of the spirits. The spirits have lots of names. Spirits, jinn, daebru, peria, and of course daimon. But each of them are very different forms of spirits. All spirits live in another place, a world separate to ours. To them we are shadows flickering by, and … Continue reading D is for: Daebru, daimon, jinn and other spirits
C is for: City of Festivals
The distant City of Festivals lies across the Eastern Sea from Queenstown. In recent years, it has grown to become the greatest rival to traders and merchants of Queenstown, and is frequently a thorn in the side of many of the noble houses. In the Eastern Sea sits a great atoll of rings withing rings … Continue reading C is for: City of Festivals
End of Week 1 of A-Z, what next?
Ok, so there's only been two posts, but I'm counting it as week one! I hope you're enjoying this little look into the world of the Old Crown setting that I've been working on. I've written a couple of days ahead now and I'm really happy with how they've turned out so far. I've managed … Continue reading End of Week 1 of A-Z, what next?
B is for: Broken Circle
The Broken Circle are perhaps the largest secret society active in the city of Queenstown, with a handle of operations elsewhere. The Circle, as it was once known, was a secret order of thieves and assassins working for themselves or for hire by the very wealthy. Led by a council of elite members, the Higher … Continue reading B is for: Broken Circle
A is for: Arcanists
After years of quiet and careful study, Arcanists are able to manipulate magikal energy. Focusing upon the study of rituals and ancient, half-understood techniques, each Arcanist is eventually able to tap into the raw power of one of the two purest elements known - Light and Dark. Only the most legendary Arcanists has ever been … Continue reading A is for: Arcanists
A – Z… April?
Ok, so I found out about the A-Z April thing a couple of weeks too late. How do I remedy this situation? Easy: I just have to do it in May! So, starting on May 1st and hopefully running every day through the month except Sundays, I shall be throwing up SOMETHING onto the blog, … Continue reading A – Z… April?
Unexpected title generator failure
It's my birthday this week. I turn 29. I've been having a hard time getting the motivation to write recently, I don't know why. I have plenty of time to do it, I just seem to lack the enthusiasm I wish I had. Maybe that's the problem - I'm wishing I was more enthusiastic when … Continue reading Unexpected title generator failure
Writing 101, Day Three: Committing to a writing practice
I'm not entirely sure how to go about following the instructions here. According to Writing 101, I need to write about the three most important songs in my life. But of course, now I'm told to write about them, I can't even think of three important songs, never mind the most important. If I write … Continue reading Writing 101, Day Three: Committing to a writing practice
Writing 101, Day Two: Setting description
The rain tumbled down from the dark grey clouds, lightning flashing and thunder rolling. It poured from the eaves of the buildings in Queenstown, and poured from the thatched rooves as it did the beards and cowls of the people forced to walk the streets. On days like today, when the sun barely lightened the … Continue reading Writing 101, Day Two: Setting description
Writing 101, Day One: 20 minutes of freewriting
His eye jolted open at the sound of a distant screaming. His arms and legs were cold, his clothes and hair stuck to him with water. Saltwater and gritty sand covered his lips. He didn't know where he was. Razir had fallen asleep in his room at the inn, exhausted, fresh into port. He didn't … Continue reading Writing 101, Day One: 20 minutes of freewriting
Writing courses, Linux courses
I've decided to sign up to the Writing 201 course over at the Daily Post. It's focussed mostly on editing from what I can see, but there's some workshopping in there too. I'm debating working my way through Writing 101 as well, starting this weekend. I should be packing for the move, but I'm sure … Continue reading Writing courses, Linux courses
UPDATE!
Things to know:My campaign setting for the FATE roleplaying game, the Old Crown, will be published through Occult Moon sometime in the new year.I'm currently working my way through the thing, rewriting a bunch as I go. I'm about to finish the third chapter, and then I have five and change to finish.I'm currently (f)unemployed, … Continue reading UPDATE!
Ghosts
One of my favourite ideas for D&D 3.5 was having the adventurers interact with ghosts. The Ghostwalk book spawned a short series of adventures within a campaign, where the players find themselves waking up in a ghostworld filled with extinct animals and peoples, and trying to escape back to their lives. I'd love to try … Continue reading Ghosts
Apologies for the delay
It seems I've been lax in my postings of late, and it's been at least three weeks since I've said anything. I won;t bore you, but due to some personal issues I've had a hard time working on it. I've even managed a few false starts, but I've resolved to keep this up, so I … Continue reading Apologies for the delay
Story of a Young Bushi: My first impressions of L5R (written circa 2006)
(Originally published December 1st 2006)Otaku Kiyomaro saw to his family's horses. They would need to be prepared for the spring and the long ride home.The Winter Court of this Lion clan stronghold had been largely uneventful. Peace reigned, families met, clans exchanged words which would no doubt lead to fighting come the following autumn, a … Continue reading Story of a Young Bushi: My first impressions of L5R (written circa 2006)
Walker
(Originally publish October 15th 2006)Walker strode along the foggy quayside. In the darkness, the warehouses slowly loomed out of the mist towards him. Occasionally he would stop, look around at the empty dark grey, and then continue on his path.He reached the end of the quay and stood by the guardrail, looking down below himself. … Continue reading Walker
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