This is the fifth and final part of an ongoing series. Follow the links to parts one, two, three, and four. For centuries the dragon’s dry bones lay beneath the earth, in darkness, undisturbed by the
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Across from the dwarf, on a broad platform at the other side of the sanctuary, a bestial skeleton the size of a house lay curled like a dog.
The Shrine of the Skull IV – Brothers in Blood
This is part four of an ongoing series. Follow the links to parts one, two, and three. The maze was the last trial the ancient priests prepared for those who might intrude on the Shrine
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The Shrine of the Skull III – The Light Returns
This is part three of an ongoing series. Follow the links to parts one and two Boots struck stone as Lofric raced through the maze, turning right at every corner. The darkness danced back from
Continue Reading The Shrine of the Skull II – Separation
This is part two of an ongoing series. Look here for the beginning of the adventure. Lofric peered back down the tunnel into ravening darkness. If the kobolds came back, all that stood between their
Continue Reading The Shrine of the Skull I – Black Beneath Stone
The clouds pressed low and heavy, a gray blanket of rippled lead. The air was thick and warm. A breeze moaned among the rocks and the withered trees, but brought no relief. They had ridden
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The Swarming in the Dark IX – Paper Goblins
For previous installments, click here. *** Trapped underground, Orsog held the dark at bay with only a guttering torch. He stood in the doorway with his back to an empty chamber, and a horde of
Continue Reading The Swarming in the Dark VIII – Hordes and Desperation
When the Goblin War began, it had been a single unarmed clan that raided a merchant caravan. Now almost a dozen clans lined the rim of the bowl-shaped valley, armed and armored in the spoils
Continue Reading The Swarming in the Dark VII – A Lure for Evil
The earth trembled beneath the hooves of the Asentic cavalry as they spilled into the valley, Markos at their head. The gods condemn Nikephoros, that cursed prefect for giving him this command. He probably thought
Continue Reading The Swarming in the Dark VI – A Stranger in a Strange Land
This is part of an ongoing tale. Click here to catch up on past installments in this story arc or click here to learn more about Orsog and his previous adventures. ♦ Wind whistled between
Continue Reading The Swarming in the Dark V – Bright Swords and Dark Counsels
Orsog hurled himself from a hillock and plunged into the horde of waiting goblins. His sword cleaved one in twain and left gashes on several more. The hellspawn clumped together in battle, swarming over their
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