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 →
11.2 The Head of Tairog
Part XI: The Heart of DarknessChapter 2: The Head of TairogTimeline AO 300 Watching through the Eye, I observed how Hacktor and his men reveled in the spoils of their latest conquests. They had enjoyed a spring and summer of unbroken victories on the battlefield, yet the monotony of endless slaughter bored me. Battles alone... 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 →
9.8 The Deepening Dread
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 8: The Deepening DreadTimeline AO299 I’ll admit, I was getting a bit lazy - laying for weeks on end in my bedroom, I allowed the slaves of The Cauldron a respite from my horrors. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d sat on my throne in The Gallery... Continue Reading →
9.6 The First Victory?
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 6: The First Victory?Timeline AO 299 My pawn Hacktor was about to engage in his first conflict and although I’d witness countless battles in the eons of my existence (including the great war in Heaven) I found myself giddy with excitement as I stared at the fates within... Continue Reading →