I love discovering new types of magic. So you can imagine my delight upon the uncovering of bellemancery: the magic of cosmetics and fashion. Rogues and courtiers Eldura-over seek out bellemancers for their unique branch of magic. There is no one better suited to those who wish to disappear into a … [Read more...] about Bellemancers in Eldura: A Special Kind of Magic
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The Kingdom of Sanctuary under Queen Alsea
in the world of Eldura We've been spending a great deal of story time in the kingdom of Sanctuary lately. Sanctuary is an important destination for Vekt and Erela in Son of Dragons and is also Vekt's kingdom of origin. It was once part of the great Neverune Kingdom, a vast land made up of what … [Read more...] about The Kingdom of Sanctuary under Queen Alsea
Treachery in Sanctuary: Campaign Sketch Introduction
A High-Intrigue Duet 5e Campaign set in the world of Eldura campaign introduction For the last three hundred years, House Orbaskier has ruled the kingdom of Sanctuary from their seat at Madrogas. Though intermittent fighting continues to break out among members of the Orbaskier line, … [Read more...] about Treachery in Sanctuary: Campaign Sketch Introduction
Phantom Pain: A Story in Serial Prologue
Romantic Fantasy Fiction meets Duet Campaign Diary A sudden burst of inspiration struck at the end of 2021, igniting immediate interest in embarking on a high-intrigue duet D&D campaign. Jonathan was happy to join me on this journey, and we put a temporary pause on the exploratory … [Read more...] about Phantom Pain: A Story in Serial Prologue
The Nameless Day: Mistletoe and the Celtic Zodiac
friday fantasy folio 1, december 23, 2021 In this first Friday Fantasy Folio letter, I share my research on the Nameless Day in Celtic mythology and its association with mistletoe. (You can read the letter in its letter form here.) If you'd like to receive these bi-weekly letters, join the … [Read more...] about The Nameless Day: Mistletoe and the Celtic Zodiac
What Is Your Tree Personality? The Celtic Zodiac
In the first Friday Fantasy Folio letter, I sent Mistletoe Musings to the Circle of Story. The letter went out on December 23rd, the Nameless Day in Celtic Astrology. You can read more about mistletoe and the Nameless Day here. I love personality types and typing. They've been a fascination of … [Read more...] about What Is Your Tree Personality? The Celtic Zodiac
Son of Dragons: Campaign and Story Background
Story Setting Son of Dragons takes place in the world of Eldura. It begins in the kingdom of Bastion and moves northwest off the coast of the Hallowed Hills. There, the party finds the Moonbreak Archipelago. In the timeline of Eldura, this story occurs after the destruction or Orison and … [Read more...] about Son of Dragons: Campaign and Story Background
World and Character Details from The Tree of Silver
Spoilers Ahead! Greetings from Eldura, circle friends! This post contains worldbuilding details about The Tree of Silver series. If you're not familiar, The Tree of Silver is a combination serial fantasy story and duet D&D campaign diary. If you want to avoid spoilers for The Tree … [Read more...] about World and Character Details from The Tree of Silver