Both Sides of the Coin
Villagers never complain when the energy of living things is used to mend broken bones, heal cattle of illness, or save crops from waves of insects. They look upon the “miracles” and “blessings” with awe and wonder—sometimes even reverence—and...
DC: Sanitary
Stepping out of the grime- and refuse-filled streets for a moment, it’s about time for me to ride in on my high horse and complain about something I just don’t understand about the DC catastrophe: blacklights. I completely get the idea that ultraviolet...
DC: Breaking Bonds
The outbreaks in New York and DC provide great examples of what can happen when societal norms break down and citizens take an “everyone for themselves” mentality. Civilization, I think, serves to save everyone from the “might makes right”...
Conquest: Azurites
While attempting to locate Misery the following morning, I came across a refuge begging for my attention. “Please, Fatebinder, I ask you to intercede on my behalf – we have rights under Kyros’ peace.” The Scarlet Chorus member who had been beating...
NW: Saving Grace
I have never understood the need for followers of any particular deity to erect large or grandiose churches and cathedrals to demonstrate their faith, or to fill those buildings with the type of wealth that could feed villages for generations. Across the city of...