Graham Sweetwater: NPC Human. Eldest son of Kel Sweetwater, neighbor to the Snobeedles, and their rival in the orchard-growing and beverage-brewing business. Kel Sweetwater: NPC, Human. Patriarch of the Sweetwater clan and a formidable presence. The question of whether he is as shamefully prejudiced against Halflings as he appears remains open. He is certainly wounded... Continue Reading →
Chapter Twenty-four: Forgelight and Moon’s Glow.
27th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), one bell after highsun Passing through the now-familiar training courtyard, I see members of the Order of the Gauntlet, mostly Human and Dwarven, practicing archery. Among them is the young woman that I had such a pleasant talk with in the Records Hall. I wave to... Continue Reading →
Chapter Twenty-three: Now you see her…
27th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), one bell before highsun. I had been brushing delighted fingers against some of the nodding blooms lining our path. Now, startled, I drop my hand, Turning in place, I try to decide where to direct my respectful bow. “I am Lady Jeryth, Chosen of Mielikki. Eliana... Continue Reading →
Chapter Twenty-two: From Sweet Water to Secret Garden
27th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), nine bells after highmoon Good Morning to you!” The rider calls politely. “I wonder, have you seen a young man on your travels hereabouts? Looks like me. My brother, in fact. Lester, my brother, did not come home last night. Have you seen him?” “We... Continue Reading →
Chapter Twenty: Dearly Departed.
26th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), early evening. Speaking in hurried whispers, Eliana and Vaikner describe the scene they encountered on the top floor of the tower. “It was horror after horror tonight.” Eliana mutters. “I couldn’t shake the thought that it seemed connected. I figured there had to be someone -... Continue Reading →
And introducing…
Eliana Cooper, courtesy of the talented CustardPie! I love this image of Elie, staring out dreamily into the rain. This brief respite, when she can set aside her responsibilities, shut out the despised Deep, and sit quietly with Pip, reading and snacking, comes a little later in our story. So consider this a delightful preview!... Continue Reading →
Eeeeeee!!!!!
So giddily, incredibly, squeakily excited to be able to show off the first ever art of Elodie!!!! Thank you so much to Gutter who, once again, took something that was very precious but existed entirely in my mind, and brought it to rich and detailed and stunning life! So here they are, Elodie and Yaghra,... Continue Reading →
Chapter Nineteen: Husked.
26th Mirtul, Year of Three Ships Sailing (1492 D.R.), shortly after sunset The half-hearted rainfall has stopped. But there is a damp heaviness to the air. I wrinkle my nose: the sweetness of the blossoming orchards is now pressing in on all sides with cloying over-ripeness. The night is not fresh. Tatters of mist reach... Continue Reading →
Let’s eat: a sexy Doomguide’s stew!
If you are a lonely, sleep-deprived knight of Kelemvor who has kept steadfast watch for three days, and then had a stirring evening of meeting helpful, mysterious strangers, kindly healing these same strangers’ wounds, and heroically smiting some pesky Undead, you will want to eat stew. If you are a mere mortal who is bundled... Continue Reading →