Part XIII: The Cradle of DespairChapter 4: Gabriel in The GardenTimeline AO 304 I materialized amidst the desolation where The Garden of Eden once flourished, the Shard of Varysha that opened the portal to bring me here still pulsating ominously within my skeletal grasp. A wave of disgust washed over me as I surveyed the... Continue Reading →
13.3 The Legacy of Atlantis
Part XIII: The Cradle of DestinyChapter 3: The Legacy of AtlantisTimeline: AO 304 Using the Shard of Varysha again, I travelled from Hyperborea to the remains of what was once the home of great civilization of Atlantis. Since that city island was not under the sea, I descended into the inky depths of the ocean... Continue Reading →
13.2 The Great Pyramid of Hyperborea
Part XIII: The Cradle of ShadowsChapter 2: The Great Pyramid of HyperboreaTimeline: A0 304 Chapter: The Grand Pyramid of Hyperborea The Shard of Varysha pulsed in my grasp, its power reverberating through my entire being as I invoked its magic once more. The familiar rush of energy surged around me, warping the very fabric of... Continue Reading →
13.1 Return to Lemuria
Part XIII: The Cradle of DespairChapter 1: Return to LemuriaTimeline AO 304 The scales of the fates always seem to balance out - whilst things were going well for Hacktor, I couldn’t say the same for me - although I hardly consider us as equals! Even still, I had to leave my pawn to fend... Continue Reading →
12.7 The Fury
Part XII: The ReckoningChapter 7: The FuryTimeline: AO 303 - Mining Day, AO 304 The warmth of the bedchamber enveloped Hacktor and Hecla as they lay entwined beneath the heavy furs. The flickering light from the hearth bathed the room in a soft glow, casting dancing shadows on the stone walls. For the first time... Continue Reading →
12.6 Return of the King
Part XII: The ReckoningChapter 6: Return to Rhokki PassTimeline: AO 302 The dim light of the cavernous tunnels cast long, wavering shadows as Hacktor Derkillez and his band of survivors approached the gates of Rhokki Pass. The echoes of their footsteps reverberated through the ancient stone halls, a somber reminder of the underground kingdom's once-thriving... Continue Reading →
12.5 The Plot Against the Queen
Part XII: The ReckoningChapter 5: The Plot Against the QueenTimeline: AO 302 The rumors of Hacktor’s death began to spread like wildfire through the kingdoms of the mountains, Meanwhile in the darkened corridors of power, the elites conspired. "If Hacktor is truly dead, we must act swiftly to remove Hecla," Lord Aric said, his voice... Continue Reading →
12.4 I Dreamed a Dream
Part XII: The ReckoningChapter 4: I Dreamed a DreamTimeline: AO 301-302 Back in the winter that saw the beginning of AO 301 Hecla stood with her daughter Livy at the entrance of the great hall, watching as Hacktor led his army out of Rhokki Pass to continue The War of the Ghast. The echoes of... Continue Reading →
12.3 The Fall and Rise of Garrick
Part XII: The ReckoningChapter 3: The Fall and Rise of GarrickTimeline: AO 301-302 The Derkka army had waited for weeks in the shadow of the mountains of Oz. They'd expected them to emerge desperate and starving, their anticipation growing as they watched for any sign of Hacktor Derkillez and his troops from the ruins. But... Continue Reading →
12.2 Legacy of The Freemaker
Part XII: The ReckoningChapter 2: Legacy of the FreemakerTimeline AO 301-302 Hacktor Derkillez and the survivors of the landslide were now ensconsed in the ancient kingdom of their ancestors - the legendary Oz - buried in the heart of the mountains. The weight of history pressed upon them as they entered the vast cavern that... Continue Reading →
The Apocrypha of Azazel 