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 →
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 →
7.1 Open Borders
Part VII: The Twin Towers ConspiracyChapter 1: Open BordersTimeline: AO 298 As it turned out Hecla would endure her father’s abuse for three more years. Those were dark times for the princess. Each night, Hecla lay awake, the weight of her father’s sins pressing down on her. The bruises she suffered physically were nothing compared... Continue Reading →
The Apocrypha of Azazel 