**WARNING - IF YOU ARE A PLAYER IN OUR CAMPAIGN, DO NOT READ - SPOILERS** Darkness is a fear to some, an enemy to many, and a comfort to others. Darkness conceals the truth, and hides the weak. But, it provides strength to those smart enough to take advantage of its secrets. This had been... Continue Reading →
The explosions of the enemy’s new technology boom across the battlefield, sending good soldiers flying as small craters dot the once beautiful grassland. Dead bodies, bloodied and burned, litter the ground, making fighting ever more difficult. Kadaan crouched and covered his ears as a ball of fire flew through the air and pelted the ground... Continue Reading →
Following is an excerpt from an ancient Tuulian book: "The Lore and Legend of King Beeren and the Tidebringer." King Beeren grunted, swiping down his war-axe at his target. His enemy turned, snarling. Its features didn’t change as the five-hundred-pound axe embedded itself into its skull. The Fire-Troll fell, its massive body crushing a few... Continue Reading →
"But, You are a mere Port-boy!" A toothy grin came in reply to the Queens accusation. "We prefer the term 'Port-man,' your manly-I mean ladieness." The Port-boy bowed awkwardly in the large hall, his local-accented voice echoing in the large room. A long line of other royals and officials waited for their turn to talk... Continue Reading →
Rose woke up to bright sunshine beaming on her face. She groaned and rolled over. Then her eyes opened quickly as she realized that she had slept outside without telling her mom. “Oh! Moms gonna kill me!” She yelped, and got up from lying down on her back. But, looking around, she didn’t see the... Continue Reading →
Vakis pulled his Gydian sword from its sheath, the metal surface glowing with power. His opponent stood ten feet away from him, yet having unsheathed his blade. “Roki!” Vakis yelled, voice carrying over the wind. “You don’t have to do this!” His once-friend looked up, long black hair blowing in the wind. His face looked... Continue Reading →
Baldwin stood, silencing the rest of the Lords that occupied the seats at the Long Table. They looked to him, their arguments ceased. Baldwin sighed, rubbing his aged temple with a gloved hand. “I think we all know what we have to do, gentlemen.” Tense silence followed as they awaited his answer. “I must put... Continue Reading →
Lydian raised her shining purple eyes, her glow hidden beneath her cloak and hat. Her mini-crossbows hung on her belt, hidden, along with her powers. A black castle hung before her, the darkness of night making it seem even more menacing. She took off her glove, pushed it out, and absorbed Moonlight, her eyes glowing... Continue Reading →
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Tendal leapt up, pushing the attacker with her leg, trying to fight her off. The attacker, a fellow member of the Chameleon guild, grabbed her leg and thrusted downward. Tendal yelped, eyes bulging as she crashed down onto a stone floor. The girl above her pulled out a knife and held it to Tendals’ throat.... Continue Reading →
Merck's Musings 