Part XVII: The Long Dark Tea Time of the SoulChapter 2: The Shell GameTimeline: AO323 You may be wondering—whatever happened to Blackwood Forest? Wasn't that "Black Gold" the very reason Hacktor wanted his father Baldur to go to war in the first place? Wasn't control of the Forest supposed to make the lives of the... Continue Reading →
17.1 – Hacktor’s Return
Part XVII: The Long Dark Tea Time of the SoulChapter 1: Hacktor's ReturnTimeline: AO 323 With the help of the goddess Kalypzo (or at least my version of her) Hacktor and a small band of survivors were safe inside Oz. But now they were trapped, with an unknown force of myz and goblins still presumably... 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 →
15.4 Oz has Fallen
Part XV: The Coming of The MyzChapter 4: Oz has FallenTimeline: AO 322 Lounging on my silken pillows, I watched the unfolding drama with the Eye of Seraphiel, a mischievous grin spreading across my face. The events of Gwar's involvement in the war were playing out like a well-crafted tale, and I was the only... Continue Reading →
15.2 Gwar is Afraid
Part XV: The Coming of The MyzChapter 2: Gwar is AfraidTimeline: AO 319 Little did Hacktor know, whether he consciously did it or not, he had just committed a mortal sin – for the king had spoken aloud to others that which was told to him in private at the Well of Wyzdom. And although... Continue Reading →
15.1 Gwar’s Challenge
Part XV: The Coming of the MyzChapter 1: Gwar's ChallengeTimeline: AO 303-318 You’ll be pleased to know that I finally broke myself away from my addictive behavior with The Eye, and I even went cold turkey on the blood-wine for a while. Believe it or not, I managed to keep myself in check for a... Continue Reading →
14.6 Demand for Drokkettes
Part XIV: Scrolling Through HistoryChapter 6: Demand for DrokkettesTimeline: AO 304-318 But enough about children - this book is suppossed to be about War! So what of Hacktor's War of the Ghast? What result? Ten years of fighting.Ten years of death.And for what? I sat in the dim light of the chamber, the Eye of... 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 →
The Apocrypha of Azazel 