Part XIV: Scrolling Through HistoryChapter 5: The House of Happy DelightsTimeline: AO 296-AO318 The fates were not kind to the children of Hacktor and Hecla. Perhaps I had something to do with them, perhaps it was the Balkeryz themselves, or mayhap it was just bad luck. But in the end, it didn't pay to be... 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 →
12.5 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 →
11.3 It Comes Without Meaning
Part XI: The Heart of DarknessChapter 3: It Comes Without MeaningTimeline: AO 300 When I checked in on Hacktor again, I was pleased to see that he was still on his way back home. Having glimpsed the fate that awaited him, I knew he wouldn’t be happy… As the Kon-Herr journeyed back to court, his... Continue Reading →
7.3 The Shadow Cabal
Part VII: The Twin Towers ConspiracyChapter 3: The Shadow CabalTimeline: AO 298 The goal was in sight - Baldur was about to fall - although the king didn't know it yet, those who plotted his downfall did. Let's look in on one of their final meetings, just prior to 'the event' taking place... In a... Continue Reading →
7.2 The Priory of The Myz
Part VII: The Twin Towers ConspiracyChapter 2: The Priory of the MyzTimeline: Drokka History King Baldur had opened his borders for all comers, thinking he would be avoiding an international disaster, but instead only to unwittingly create one - much to the delight of the secret cabal of power players who were eager to see... Continue Reading →
5.8 The Council Vote
Part V: Political IntriguesChapter 8: The Council VoteTimeline: AO 295 Why was I letting events take so long to get my war started? The answer to that question is actually within your question - sure another Drokka-Derkka war would be an effective way to kill a lot of people and use them as fodder for... Continue Reading →
The Apocrypha of Azazel 