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 →
11.3 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 →
9.1 The Return of Belgrath
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 1: The Return of BelgrathTimeline: AO 299 Life was treating me well—better than well, in fact. I had just concluded a successful genetic experiment, birthing a new race of goblin-like creatures I dubbed the Vizigobs. Their creation filled me with a twisted sense of pride, and since I... Continue Reading →
6.4 The Seduction of Hecla
Part VI: The Great EscapeChapter 4: The Seduction of HeclaTimeline: AO 295 The corridors of the palace were quiet, the usual hustle and bustle of the day replaced by the soft murmur of mountain at night. In the heart of the palace, deep within the labyrinth of hallways, lay the apartments of Princess Hecla. Tonight,... Continue Reading →
4.10 Belgrath’s Visit
Part IV: The Pawn of ProphecyChapter 10: Belgrath's VisitTimeline: AO 295 The grand hall of Rhokki Pass was ablaze with light and laughter, the stone walls echoing with the revelry of the evening. The occasion was one of great importance: for Kon-Herr Drokka Baldur was throwing celebration in honor of his son Hacktor, who had... Continue Reading →
8.9 The Twin Towers Fall
Part VIII: Weapon of Mass DestructionChapter 9: The Twin Towers FallTimeline: Mining Day, AO 299 True to his word, Hef Fastuz crafted three additional ghasts for Hacktor by the end of the year AO 298. On the surface, these weapons appeared every bit as magnificent as the original Ghast—testaments to Hef’s unparalleled skill. Each blade... Continue Reading →
8.7 Hacktor and Hecla
Part VIII: Weapon of Mass DestructionChapter 7: Hacktor and HeclaTimeline: AO298 There is yet another event I failed to witness firsthand. Confident that Hacktor had secured The Ghast and that he would follow the instructions I had imparted at The Well, I turned my attention to other matters. With the Siq still standing, there was... Continue Reading →
8.4 Hacktor visits The Well of Wyzdom
Part VIII: Weapon of Mass DestructionChapter 4: Hacktor visits the Well of WyzdomTimeline AO298 I'll never forget the day I first spoke to Hacktor about The Ghast — it was in the middle of AO 298, about nine months before he became king. His father, Baldur, was still the Kon-Herr, while Hacktor, the prince, was... Continue Reading →
The Apocrypha of Azazel 