Part V: Political IntriguesChapter 8: The Council VoteTimeline: AO 295 Why was I letting events take so long to get my war started? The answer to that question is actually within your question - sure another Drokka-Derkka war would be an effective way to kill a lot of people and use them as fodder for... Continue Reading →
5.5 Overpopulation
Part V: Political IntriguesChapter 5: OverpopulationTimeline: AO 295 The room erupted at Hacktor’s proposal to start a war. Numerous council members tried to speak up, whilst Hacktor’s voice boomed over them. All the while Hecla’s laughter could be heard in the background, cutting through the chaotic noise like a blade. Baldur watched his daughter as... Continue Reading →
4.5 A History of War
Part IV: The Pawn of ProphecyChapter 5 - A History of WarTimeline: Drokka History As I’m sure you can guess, Hacktor will eventually become the king - but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet. Let’s backtrack a few years so I can fill you in on a bit more of my process and... Continue Reading →
3.2 The Magnificent Seven
Part III: Greed is GoodChapter 2: The Magnificent Seven For our purposes a few more words about the turncoats will suffice. The Rukstinz clan was the richest and most ruthless of the bunch. For centuries they’d partnered with the Derkka in numerous business ventures - slavery, the nefarious Skin Trade, and of course control of... Continue Reading →
3.1 Who Controls The Past
Part III: Greed is GoodChapter 1: Who Controls the Past But before we get into the future of Drokka politics, it’s probably a good idea to learn a bit more about the past. Remember those Drokka families who betrayed their brethren by working as overseers for their Derkka slave masters? As so often happens with... Continue Reading →
4.1 Hacktor Derkillez
Part IV: The Pawn of ProphecyChapter 1: Hacktor Derkillez Let's talk more about Hacktor Derkillez. At the time of our story Hacktor had a mere eighteen winters under his belt. On the day I’m telling you about he was sitting in the Grand Cathedral of Iztak with his family, surrounded by the opulence that marked... Continue Reading →