Part XVI: The Golden OneChapter 11: The DarknessTimeline: AO 312-320 In the years that followed, Garrick's descent continued - and he took Queen Thirza and all of Babelon with him into the darkness. As he continued to learn more about the secrets protected by the priests of Baal, he delved deeper into the mysteries of... Continue Reading →
16.10 The Princess of Mersia
Part XVI: The Golden OneChapter 10: The Princess of MersiaTimeline: AO 312 As the night deepened, Garrick sat alone in the shadows in his bedroom. The weight of his advancement through the ranks of Baal's priesthood during the last few years now pressed on him - an unseen hand that threatened to crush him beneath... Continue Reading →
16.9 Oh, Babelon
Part XVI: The Golden OneChapter 9: Oh, BabelonTimeline: AO 310 The midday sun hung like a dull eye above the city of Babel, casting its harsh light on the square where another execution was to take place. The citizens had gathered in silence, a sea of watchful eyes and worried faces. The tension in the... Continue Reading →
16.6 The Usurper
Part XVI: The Golden OneChapter 6: The UsurperTimeline: AO 302-309 Although Garrick was on his way back home, what he didn't know is that much had changed in his absence. For starters, the city of Babel, once the vibrant jewel of the Derkka civilization, now lay under a shadow. Its homes and towers had become... Continue Reading →
15.11 – The Miracle of Kalypzo
Part XV: The Coming of the MyzChapter 11: The Miracle of KalypzoTimeline: AO 323 I'd been weaving the fates with The Eye throughout Hacktor's battles against Gwar's minions - helping his forces win The Battle of Gor while killing Sizor, then giving them relatively safe passage to reach Oz and ensuring Heraclez would still be... Continue Reading →
15.9 The Flight to Oz
Part XV: The Coming of The MyzChapter 9: The Flight to OzTimeline: A0323 Weeks later, after driving all the way to wastes of Antarez Ford again, Hacktor and his generals were gathered around the war table in the king's tent, the flickering light of the oil lamps casting long shadows on the worn map of... Continue Reading →
15.8 The Battle of Gor
Part XV: The Coming of The MyzChapter 8: The Battle of GorTimeline AO 323 Having endured weeks of frustrating harassment at the hands of the mzy calvary, Hacktor's army was beleagured and demoralized. Yet the prospect for a pitched battle bouyed the spirits of everyone among the Drokka - if only because it offered them... Continue Reading →
15.7 The Phantom
Part XV: The Coming of the MyzChapter 7: The PhantomTimeline AO 323 The trouble started for Hacktor Derkillez’s army the moment they left the Blackwoods. The king's forces were a relentless wave, marching with the unstoppable force of a landslide towards the fields of Gor, where Hacktor assured them they finally crush the hated Myz... Continue Reading →
15.5 Uruk and Sizor
Part XV: The Coming of the MyzChapter 5: Uruk and SizorTimeline AO 322 While Hacktor was busy reveling at Rhokki Pass celebrating his victory to reclaim Oz, and getting ready for the next season of warfare in which he foolishly believed he'd finally 'win' his war, I was busy laying the groundwork for his next... Continue Reading →
15.3 Creation of The Myz
Part XV: The Coming of The MyzChapter 3: Creation of The MyzTimeline: AO 320-321 Still transfixed by The Ghast and not wanting to miss any of the action on the battlefields below – no matter how frustrating it was for him to watch – Gwar didn’t immediately answer when he received my summons to visit... Continue Reading →