dreadlords

Frustration was always a reckless emotion for Salak, more so now that it was compounded by what he could only perceive as recklessness and on the part of a Proctor no less. He had barely finished the reports on some of the so called lessons that this particular Proctor had devised when he was...

It had started with a single letter. Then, that letter had become two. Noel hadn't kept track enough to know there was a third, fourth, or even fifth letter. What she knew for certain was that this 'Lumen' initiate was desperate for a mentor. They'd been at the academy at the same time...

Alliria, Outer City The Tenpenny Hen, A Brothel ___________________________ "This your first time?" Syr Marta asked him. Hector cleared his throat. "Excuse me, Syr?" She cocked an eyebrow at him. "Did I stutter, squire?" Hector stammered. "I, I don't get your meaning," She shook her...

Yastern Monastery When a story began with characters bearing the title of Dreadlord Knight or Blackguard, one hardly thought the setting would be something like this. Secluded in the country hillsides, hidden away within the woods surrounding the hamlet of Yastern, the Monastery had not seen...

“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Muriel was scared. It was obvious in the slight droop her posture suffered. In the way her lower lip would occasionally quiver after uttering certain consonant sounds. In the dozens of tiny little tells...

Vel Anir Dreadlord Academy Eastern Wing - 2:24am It had been over a year now, perhaps nearly two, since she'd endured the darkness within the halls of the academy. Though the physical nature of what had been her home since the age of 12 had not changed nearly enough to remark upon, it...

https://i.imgur.com/GvG8baf.pngThe Siege of Trien - Formerly Vel Trien Mieri stood at full attention within the midst of her fellow Initiate's, all of them arrayed in neat lines as the city and the Anirian warcamps lay out ahead of them. The siege had been ongoing for nearly three weeks now...

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https://i.imgur.com/yAjouUM.pngThe Holy City of Kortes "Why are we here again?" The obstinate voice of his fellow Initiate, Seren, echoed through the tiny warehouse that for the next week would be their home. Lothar glanced at her for a brief moment, adjusting the bandage which covered his hand...

Smoke curled like the twist and twine of witches' fingers along the bleak, grey sky above the mountains of Fel Draza. The ancient, forgotten city of Vel Draza was several peaks away, not even visible from where the carnage lay. The bodies of villagers and Anirian soldiers littered the...

Do I have more pleasures or regrets? As Everleigh got up from the bed and made her way to the chair, her eyes caught on to her discarded clothing. Her pants, her shirt, the cloak given to her by the Academy with the badge of the dreadlords peeking out of the black folds with its bright...

It was supposed to be simple supply drop-off. Benhaven was a small fort between Vel Cirak and Viret. A place staged to offer reinforcements if Vel Cirak was ever in dire need. A place to hold closer supplies. What was supposed to be simple mission to drop supplies off at Fort Benhaven...

https://i.imgur.com/BMoYbih.pngObanese Lands - Vilre Estate Liliana gently drummed her fingers against the pommel of her horse, her back straight as though she were sitting upon a throne, listless eyes staring at the road straight ahead. For almost the entirety of the days long journey it took...

"Plague?" Amos asked inquisitively, his lips thinning for a brief moment. "I don't have any experi-" His words were cut off as the Professor waved her hand, nodding her head at the same time. "I know I know my boy, but this plague is rather unique. It seems to be magical in nature." A frown...

A plain letter, written in blocky, stencil-like lettering. Ralene, You. Good killer. Your Graduation. Went bad :( Me? Asked around. Wanted stories. You? Killed Charon. Good job! Wondering. What was fight like? How he die? Give reply to courier. xoxo ((the letter was not signed with a...

The missive reached the party of Initiates as they were returning to the Academy from a different mission in the area. The courier approached the group of them on the road, flanked by a small detachment of Guardsmen heavy cavalry no less. Whatever business he carried with him, it was serious to...

https://i.imgur.com/eJijpyY.pngThe Free City of Rostev - Former Vel Rostev Mae Heilig Rostev, whether free of Anirian, was a city perpetually cloaked within a constant mist. It's unique location within the depths of a natural harbor, the city had for centuries been a haven for smugglers and...

East of Belgrath, the frozen Spine mountain range dissolved into jungle and rivers. House Strand uncovered information of a relic lost within the northwestern parts of the Iuk-‘u Delta - where some of the mountainous terrain remains before eroding into flatlands. With their connections, they...

A letter. Another fucking letter. At least this one had the decency to tell her a time, place, and a reason. The last one he had sent was just a meaningless apology filled with excuses. This time however she found herself arriving on the shore near Unity, a small fishing village around a...

https://i.imgur.com/9Orz1SQ.pngFel'Darrah Edric. There can be no violence in that city. Do you understand? It doesn't matter the provocations. It doesn't matter the foe or friend you see. Do not use your magic. Do not draw a blade. Do not even throw a punch. Understand? The Archon's words...