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 →
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 →
11.4 Kill Them All
Part XI: The Heart of DarknessChapter 4: Kill Them AllTimeline AO 301 The winter was raging at the Cauldron and I basked in the frigid winds that pummeled the exposed section of my palace on the outer ring of the volcano that was my stronghold. I knew the winter was also harsh for Hacktor and... 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 →
9.9 A Royal Wedding
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 9: A Royal WeddingTimeline AO 299-300 I'd pulled myself out of bed and was doing some research in my library for a change. Life was good, I was feeling productive. But then I felt a slight vibration in the folds of my robe so I reached a bony... Continue Reading →
9.4 The March Begins…
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 4: The March Begins...Timeline AO 299 And so it was that I ensured my pawn Hacktor was primed and ready for war. Yet the question lingered: would his people be ready to follow? The Drokka had grown complacent under Baldur’s peaceful rule, untested by the fires of battle.... Continue Reading →
9.3 Challenge Not The Drokka
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 3: Challenge Not the DrokkaTimeline AO 299 Lounging in the dimly lit chamber of my fortress, I gazed intently into The Eye of Seraphiel, the pulsating orb in my hand casting eerie shadows across the stone walls. Through its mystic lens, I watched as my puppet, Hacktor Derkillez,... Continue Reading →
9.2 King Under the Mountain
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 2: King under the MountainsTimeline: AO 299 The bard Belgrath's surprise appearance at Hacktor Derkillez's coronation was enough to keep me engrossed watching the Eye all night long - with a glass of blood-wine and a few souls to snack on, I was good for hours. I couldn't... Continue Reading →
6.3 Agenda 330
Part VI: The Great EscapeChapter 3: Agenda 330Timeline: AO 295 Hecla stood ready to give herself to her brother - yearning to reconnet with her twin and take on the world! Unfortunately for her, Hacktor did not accept Hecla’s invitation and the princess was left to feel like a fool standing before him. As a... Continue Reading →
The Apocrypha of Azazel 