Part XIV: Scrolling Through HistoryChapter 1: The Threads of FateTimeline: AO 304-318 Now that I was back to feeling like myself again, it was time to see what Hacktor had been up to. The Cradle of Despair, the Womb of Forgotten Dreams—it had all taken its toll on me, but I wasn’t one to dwell... 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 →
12.5 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 →
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 →
9.5 To The World Above
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 5: To the World AboveTimeline: AO 299 A bit of fateweaving with The Eye helped ensure that Hacktor began his war in the spring of AO 299. Wanna hear how it started? The atmosphere in Rhokki Pass was charged with an intensity that hadn't been felt in over... 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 →
9.2 King Under the Mountain
Part IX: The Coming of the KingChapter 2: King under the MountainsTimeline: AO 299 The bard Belgrath's surprise appearance at Hacktor Derkillez's coronation was enough to keep me engrossed watching the Eye all night long - with a glass of blood-wine and a few souls to snack on, I was good for hours. I couldn't... Continue Reading →
8.10 The Great Reset
Part VIII: Weapon of Mass DestructionChapter 10: The Great ResetTimeline AO 299 The news of the Twin Towers' fall spread through Rhokki Pass and the mountain kingdoms like wildfire. A collective gasp of horror echoed through the stony halls, reverberating off the jagged cliffs that had stood as silent sentinels for centuries. The Drokka, a... Continue Reading →
8.3 If the Runes foretell…
Part VIII: Weapon of Mass DestructionChapter 3: If the Runes foretellTimeline AO 298 Before I could ignite the flames of war, I had to place my weapon, The Ghast, into Hacktor Derkillez’s hands without drawing any undue attention. The key to this was Hef Fastuz and his impeccable reputation as a master smith. For nearly... Continue Reading →
7.5 It was an Inside Job
Part VII: The Twin Towers ConspiracyChapter 5: It was an Inside JobTimeline AO 298-299 The Siq stood as a testament to Drokka engineering—a pair of towering behemoths that stretched skyward. Built at the narrow entrance to Rhokki Pass on the side facing Gor, these colossal sentinels had long symbolized the strength and unity of the... Continue Reading →
The Apocrypha of Azazel 