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
Coronation Crisis
Prince Maldan was very pleased with the success of our heroes in defeating the now-undead Gülvini warrior-woman Gana. With her (no doubt temporary) destruction, the disappearances had ceased, and tensions in the Army of the North had sunk back to merely those associated with barbarian incursions, dysentery and arguments over camp followers. The handful of … Continue reading
Prelude: Nightmare at Riven’s Forge
It was a two day ride from Dor Dür to where the Army of the North was encamped near Noneth Bridge. They spent the first night at the great castle of Vinkara, seat of Lord Clarin, the Earl Kinen, where they were graciously welcomed by Earl’s lady wife, who was only recently returned from her … Continue reading