1.6 The Pact of Ramos

Part I - What Happened to Pesties?Chapter 6 - The Pact of RamosLocation - The Serpent's Embrace - Karmamesh, RamosTime: 44th Year, Winter Gather close, for I must recount a tedious yet delectable morsel that took place during the winter doldrums while I was waiting for Aspus to return to me. Call it a meeting... 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 →

16.5 The Once and Future King

Part XVI: The Golden OneChapter 5: The Once and Future KingTimeline: AO 309 As always, the Serpents' Embrace at Karkemesh was bathed in an eternal twilight. It was neither day nor night in this timeless place where pleasure and indulgence reigned supreme. Every room shimmered with gold and silver, draped with silks that caught the... Continue Reading →

16.4 For the Price of Your Soul

Part XVI: The Golden OneChapter 4: For the Price of Your SoulTimeline: AO304 - 309 A year passed in this manner. Maybe two. Who can say. One night - much like any other - Garrick’s heart pounded in his chest as he stumbled out of the pleasure dome, his body still thrumming from the hours... Continue Reading →

16.3 The Pleasure Palace

Part XVI: The Golden OneChapter 3: The Pleasure PalaceTimeline: AO 302-303 After a grueling journey through mountains, deserts, rivers and more, at last Garrick, Rorik, and what remained of the goblin troop had finally arrived at their destination - Karkemesh - the twin palaces of the goddess Sindra. “You’ve come a long way,” a voice... Continue Reading →

16.2 The Dread Road to Karkemesh

Part XVI: The Golden HandChapter 2: The Dread Road to KarkemeshTimeline: AO 302 - AO303 It was decided. Garrick would leave Babel, under the guise of a diplomatic mission, but his true goal was the Pleasure Palace of Sindra. He assembled a small entourage, handpicked from his most loyal guards with the former commoner turned... 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 →

10.1 The Serpent’s Embrace

Part X: Death takes a vacationChapter 1: The Serpent's EmbraceTimeline: AO 300 It was deep into the winter that marked the beginning of AO 300 and I knew I was floundering. The winter doldrums were getting me down. It was cold and dreary up at The Cauldron and even the blackened skies of TerrVerde had... Continue Reading →

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