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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The Crossing
The elderly man’s eyes went wide as Brehan grabbed his hair from behind, jerking his head backwards over the chair’s rich leather backing. His scream was cut short by the feel of her blade, thin and precise, against his windpipe. Her anger was almost palpable,...
The Worst On-Call
Most people working in IT are familiar with working an on-call rotation, where after-hours requests or urgent trouble tickets might require their attention, and that for the duration of their "shift" they can't be more than a few minutes away from a place they can...
These Character Concepts Three
Recently I was invited to play in a budding Dungeons and Dragons game set in an Art Deco-inspired city called Bladewater, and part of the campaign generation process was for each potential player to come up with several unique character concepts that could conceivably...
The Horns of War (04)
21st of Zephyr, 1075 AE No body of soldiers should ever enter upon any great or important undertaking without first invoking the blessing of the five gods of Elona. With a week before Sunspear ships—bolstered by the Istani navy and allies from afar off—set sail for...
Still Waters (Runner Concept)
Content warning: this story contains difficult and uncomfortable elements from a non-binary person’s upbringing. It is ultimately a character background focused on finding acceptance, but that road is rocky, and painful, and dangerous. Okea never felt at home in the...
That Old Familiar Sting (Run Idea)
Hey chummers, I have a wonderful little opportunity for those who like cold-hard cred and helping bury the hatchet between some jilted lovers. It seems that, after an unpleasant breakup, the poor chap can’t seem to leave well enough alone and keeps bothering our Ms....