Tales from the Realm of St Kosz of Astergow

Dice Games and Other Pursuits

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:51:00 PST

3rd Day Winter Festival YT330, Aeyep Encampment nr Khorzow ' The following morning ‘Ektor arrived promptly seeming eager to see her. Helena, enthused at the prospect of visiting an actual...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Ophiokhos

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:48:00 PST

The myths tell us that Asclepius was the son of Apollo and a nymph called Coronis, He was taught medicine by the centaur Chiron. Asclepius tried to revive Orion, bitten by the scorpion and Pluto...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Tracks in the Heavenly Spheres

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:00 PST

Amethäriel Khorzow, Winter Festival YT330 'Helena stood by impatiently, trying to maintain her composure, while Tolarr exchanged words of greeting and comradely inconsequentialities with the...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Avis Peregrina

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:54:00 PST

Roadside, Crown Lands, Tjlaria, 20th Vog, YT330 'Helena tugged the ragged cloak tighter around her shoulders and trudged wearily over the uneven rutted surface of the narrow road. The ratty old...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Bad News for One, Astounding News for Another

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:02:00 PDT

23rd Vog, YT330 Fyhar Gora, Khorzow The reception room of the Fyhar Gora was imposing but not commodious. The building itself was an ancient tower, less lofty than the wizards tower at Szutsavanica...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

An Outsider's Viewpoint

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:08:00 PDT

21st Vog, Kocsfalu, Crown Lands Kale watched as Borsonin Thàthoür concentrated on the testimony. He clearly took this duty very seriously. All of the villagers were questioned again. So was the...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Local Drinking Song (translated from Tjlar)

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:34:00 PDT

Gépész Csizma :The Mechanician's Boot (or Mechanical Leg) The tavern's marvel All to view Began as simply One of two But now it...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Assembled Inaction?

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:18:00 PDT

Szutsavanica, 7th Vog, YT330 Amethäriel and Brimstone went to see Voltarr at the tower on arrival. Voltarr invited Vogyin and two council members to participate. Those that had seemed inclined to...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Clever Counsel and New Aquaintance

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:56:00 PDT

near Alsaperkunoz, 6th Vog, YT330 Once he was clear of his pursuers and had caught breath, Brimstone decided against returning to the cultist camp that night. Instead, he made for Sutsavanica,...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Neither Hide nor Hair

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:54:00 PDT

Alsaperkunoz, 5th Vog, YT330 Brimstone had crawled along on all fours. His new amulet was carefully tucked into his tunic. He had offered to go alone to Alsaperkunoz and to sneak into the...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

A Place in Nature

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Thu, 20 May 2010 09:55:00 PDT

Szutsavanica, 4th Vog, YT330 As soon as they arrived back in the town, Voltarr and the others went straight to the tower. Nicolai carefully unwrapped each of the artifacts as Voltarr explained the...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Studying the Signs

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:44:00 PDT

Alszaperkunoz, 4th Vog, YT330 Because they arrived at sunrise the companions were easily able to locate the two outer stones of Voltarr's vision. But there were no robed figures and no visible...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Readying for Alszaperkunoz

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:02:00 PDT

The Tower, Szutsavanica, 3 Vog YT330 Voltarr had been muttering to himself for some time now. As he climbed the stair, Magister Vogyin spoke up from behind him. "You know Voltarr, I have read that...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Merchant Cant - 3

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:03:00 PDT

The war in the north has spread again. Amber merchants arriving in the realm have reported that Wendland have attacked the Kylfings on the pretext of an alleged slight to the royal house of the...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

A Frustration of Wizards

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:47:00 PDT

Szutsavanica, 3rd Vog, YT330 Brimstone and Olorin had been particularly suspicious of the stranger. Most of the rest had been cautious of the young mage after talking with him but these two...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

What Stirs the Creatures in the Wildwood?

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:54:00 PST

Vakynur, Torun - St Kuthoy road, 28th Dyarr YT330The wolf pack had been shadowing their move for some hours. Although the forest either side of the road was dense enough that they were rarely seen,...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Aspects of Dying

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:56:00 PST

Eastern crown lands, 25th Dyarr YT330 Six days after leaving Gylwics, Tolarr was travelling along the road perched on his cart. The rest were riding alongside. They had agreed to accompany Voltarr...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Merchant Cant - 2

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:16:00 PST

Eastern Karbath, 20th Dyarr YT330 A dying merchant was discovered in the foothills north of Astergow. He had a fortune in unpolished gemstones on him but no food. His clothing was ripped in several...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Preparing for a New Sojourn

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:34:00 PST

Gylwics 19th Dyarr YT330 Voltarr received the summons when he arrived back at the Old Wall Inn. The Council had decided that Voltarr was the person to get to the root of the curious nocturnal marks....

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

A Changed Torpek?

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:11:00 PST

Tolarr found himself back in the common of the Old Wall inn. He was still trying to make sense of what he had just experienced. He did not hear the crash of plates and tankards hitting the floor in...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Merchant Cant - 1

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:55:00 PST

Karbath Mountains, YT330 Recent merchant caravans from the lands of the Kogotoi have been reporting numerous sightings of lycanthropes in the distance. Authorities have been trying to reassure the...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Ministered and Revived

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:26:00 PST

Gylwics 18th Dyarr YT330 Voltarr lay dead on the guardroom floor. Vojeslaw lay slain a few feet away. The torpek Olorin had finally succumbed to the savage onslaught of a dozen cultists. Gorran...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

In the Balance?

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:00 PST

Gylwics 18th Dyarr YT330 The first warriors to engage the intruders had rushed in immediately, but the remainder stayed long enough to collect their carved shields. They began to replace their...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Gatecrashing with the Torpek

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:00 PST

Gylwics 18th Dyarr YT330 Olorin was certainly visible from the moment he burst into the guardroom. The slate-robed guide had said they would become fully visible the moment they did anything to...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.

Discoveries

noreply@blogger.com (LochaberAxe) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:45:00 PDT

Gylwics 18th Dyarr YT330 The room was long and narrow. Down the centre were cages. Iron bars fixed into floor and ceiling surrounded small square areas of flagstone with pitiful collections of rags...

Strange tales, rumours, secrets, conspiracies, alternate history, memories of things long buried, delvings into the dark and imaginary realm.