Yet another re0cap that will have to wait on some free time… >sigh< But it was really cool – pirates, a great sea battle, a devastating Kraken attack, shipwreck, an underwater battle with shark-men, and a new undersea warship of the Tritani!
Aftermath of An Unexpected Betrayal
The Hand arrived, with Princess Miralda, her hand maiden, the remnants of her guard, the Ladies Thalia and Lania, the Maid Carissa, Raven and the wee baby Aldari… not quite where they had expected. Vulk’s heart sank as he stepped through the Portal, last of all, and found himself not in the tower chamber of … Continue reading
An Unexpected Betrayal
The story of the retrieval of the Princess, her subsequent capture by enemy forces, the revelation that the enemy was the Earl of Yorma (apparently under the control of, or replaced by, the Vortex), and the eventual “rescue” and escape from Kar Urkonis will be forthcoming, when the chronicler has a spare hour or two. In … Continue reading
Erol: Journal Entry #1
From Errol’s Journal: Long has it been since I have used the writing skills that were beaten into me in my youth- the skills that I despised and walked away from. But now that I own a home (a home!) it is time for me to record some of the wondrous things that I have seen and … Continue reading
Devrik: A Letter Home
Devrik sat in his study and contemplated the blank page on the desk before him. It was a fine piece of parchment, thick and creamy, one of a folio he had purchased the day before from Bartum Hosath, the high-end scribe with the small but elegant shop in the Flames Court Market. During that same … Continue reading
Aftermath of the Revenge of the Zalik-mal
With war looming on the horizon, and their own on-going battle with the secret Vortex organization still unresolved, the members of the Hand of Fortune agreed that they didn’t need to go running after yet another enemy. If the Zalik-mal of Shalara were willing to stay out of their way, the Hand would not seek them out … Continue reading
Revenge of the Zalik-mal
In the days following their meeting with the King and the bestowing of their new estates, the Hand of Fortune became immersed in exploring and furnishing their new digs, studying the condition of their rental properties, as well as learning the names and occupations of their tenants. The morning after they had moved their possessions … Continue reading
Aftermath of the Uncrown’d King
The coronation of King Maldan I came off without any further incident, once the Royal Regalia were restored to their rightful place, and the Hand of Fortune had, if not front row seats, at least really good ones. Near the front and just off to the right in the vast nave of the Great Temple. … Continue reading
The Uncrown’d King
There was no question, of course, of refusing the King-elect’s request. Leaving their brunch untouched, the friends followed their royal patron, once again in mufti, back to Kar Landsar. With the castle in a chaos of activity in preparation for the upcoming coronation, they had no trouble reaching the royal quarters, where Maldan resumed his … Continue reading
The Legend of Saint Helathor
Helathor of Xaranda was an Umantari weapon smith who lived during the Great War, over 500 years ago. He was said to be a quiet man, surprisingly meek and soft-spoken for such a large and powerful man, and for one who made weapons. His weapons, and his swords in particular, were much prized by the … Continue reading