Poetic Musings
Thank you for taking this literary journey with me! Here I post personal thoughts on social issues, reflections about day-to-day living, and of course a healthy amount of stories inspired by the many games I’ve played over the years. I try to update several times a week, and genuinely appreciate the care and support of all who read these words, whether the post is fanciful or heartfelt.
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Neighbors
Some fifteen years ago, as the wife and I moved into a new neighborhood, we were chatting with the neighbors—a lovely retired couple who had been in the area for decades—when in the middle of our conversation they suddenly got a worried look, excused themselves, and...
Repurposing Problematic Media
I grew up as a ravenous reader, absolutely devouring science fiction and fantasy novels, science books, and even the encyclopedia. I could lose myself in those pages, in those stories and facts, for hours and hours, and it actually took effort for my parents to...
The Fallen Promise (Character Concept)
Growing up, the elders always fawned on him. He had been born under the right circumstances, and all the signs pointed to a great destiny—he was going to defeat the great beast which oppressed and worked to exterminate his people. He was trained not only in martial...
Further Afield (the Epilogue)
Though Acahya's story didn't end with the hard-fought battle in the waters off of Japan's rocky coast, finally putting down the bastard that betrayed her and sent her fleeing into two years of international piracy, it did take a sharp turn. Having sailed the seas and...
Cleaning Electronic House
As someone who is always finding inspiration for current or future role-playing campaigns, I tend to amass a lot of pictures I think would serve well as character inspiration. I also collect pictures of everyday people—whether realistic, fantastical, or...
Raven’s Judgment
“You can’t even conceive of what I’ve put into motion!” the man ranted, continuing to pace about the small control room, his too-expensive haircut marred by soot as the ship fell to fiery pieces around him. “What I started will outlive me, will outlive you, will...