Part VIII: Weapon of Mass DestructionChapter 4: Hacktor visits the Well of WyzdomTimeline AO298 I'll never forget the day I first spoke to Hacktor about The Ghast — it was in the middle of AO 298, about nine months before he became king. His father, Baldur, was still the Kon-Herr, while Hacktor, the prince, was... 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 →
6.7 The Beast
Part VI: The Great EscapeChapter 7: The BeastTimeline: Drokka History And now let’s pause for a few more insights on Baldur. Do you hate him yet? Was he a loving father? A beast? Or both? Just what happened to the man? Recall that after a power struggle among the wealthy families Baldur was installed as... Continue Reading →
4.9 The Temptation of Hacktor
Part IV: The Pawn of ProphecyChapter 9: The Temptation of HacktorTimeline: AO 292 Over the years of Hacktor’s time in Iztak, I had numerous conversations with him as The Spirit of the Well – as with Mirkir or any of the high priests or balkeryz before him, Hacktor never saw me in the flesh during... Continue Reading →
5.3 Hacktor Demands War
Part V: Political IntriguesChapter 3: Hacktor Demands War And now let us return our sights to Hacktor and his father - still sitting in the King’s Library at Rhokki Pass - Hacktor’s ire was growing the more Baldur spoke. “You say the kingdom has never been richer, our open borders never safe, our people never... Continue Reading →