Saxthor said to Tottiana in the empress’ apartment. Fuming, she laid prostrate on a divan. “It has been too long since I assumed the throne. I can’t delay any longer. I shall return before the baby is due. I’d hoped you could make the tour with me, but we must not risk endangering the baby.” &nbs...
The vast audience hall was all but empty. In a small circle of golden candlelight, King Saxthor Claremendak Calimon de Chatronier of Neuyokkasin sat on his throne. Alone, he reflected on his youth, facing the dragon Yamma-Mirra Heedra. Reflecting, he relived the quest, searching over the peninsul...
The trees along the Akkin provided cover, but the forests gave way to wasteland in the interior. The northeast was rocky and dry. Life was harsh for those who lived there. The western two-thirds of the principality jutted out into the Tixosian Sea. Raging storms blew down from the north destroyin...
The exiles sailed far enough out to sea to keep the coast in sight, while remaining unrecognizable to anyone on shore. They fished to reinforce the image and supplement their food supply. Tournak passed the hours by instructing his charges on the art of sailing the open seas in a small craft. The...
Craig Coleman 4: The Morass Mesas of Sengenwha Imperial Topaz of Sincerity That evening, Saxthor’s troupe found a stream flowing into the lake and decided it was the spot to abandon the boat. Scrub bushes and small trees partially hid the shallow, rocky stream. A tiny cove separated the creek f...
He soon discovered King Bordabrundese and his dwarf army had emerged from the Graushdem plain at night to slaughter his scattered and retreating orcs as they made their way north to the ruins. “There ain’t many what’s made it here,” General Vylvex grumbled to an aide. He t...