Adventures in Aervera
Eleven Fingered Gendro’s life had never been an easy one. Born to poverty in New Albion, he was orphaned before his eighth summer when a plague ravaged the slums. Without friends or family, he lived on the streets, stealing food when he could, eating from the refuse piles when he couldn’t. He’d suffered abuses at the hands …
(13th of Lamashan, 625: The heroes have just dispatched the villains at Aunt Dilla’s farm and, amongst other things, recovered a diary of some sort. After discovering the letters stored within its pages the rest of the journal remains to be perused. Some of the more interesting entries follow…) Diary Entry; 25 Arodus, 598 The …
(13th of Lamashan, 625: The heroes have just dispatched the villains at Aunt Dilla’s farm and, amongst other things, recovered a diary of some sort. As they take their next rest and begin to study its pages two faded and brittle pieces of paper fall out. Their contents are as follows…) 14 Pharast, 586 Child, …
Dear Rem’e, I’m sorry not to have written sooner. Though you seem a decent person, it made me nervous when you ran afoul of the law last month. I hope you understand that I could not jeopardize my livelihood by associating with accused criminals who openly fought the constabulary in the streets. However, that all …
She was one of his favorites. The cat had dark gray fur and blue eyes – a beauty, once the sickly beast was fed and ribs no longer showed an undulating ripple of starvation along her sides.
Peasants always congregate at times like these, embracing the illusion that they’re safer together. They’re not unlike the cows in the field, really, except for one marked difference. The cows were huddled together outside. Apparently, the need to feel safe did not coexist with the need to bathe. The smell was positively offensive. The …
Last night’s roast was fantastic, just like I’d predicted. With yams, no less! And seasonings, and greens, and hearty beer, and seasonings. And did I mention the seasonings? Why, yes I did. The cook is some kind of genius. Of course, farmer Larade was there, which was an unexpected disappointment. Has he ever said a …
Peace and quiet. It’s always relaxing to walk through an empty mine. There’s no noise, no bustle, and even the walls themselves seem to breathe a sigh of relief after being hammered all day. “No worries, you’ll yield more beauties to us come the morning.” he said, patting the wall. He was here for different …
19 Rova, 625 To: His Excellency, Mayor Melist Chen Four mercenaries have been arrested in connection to a recent trio of murders. The victims were of low prospects and reputation but were Tang clansmen. Per your direction we made the case our top priority. I hope you will be pleased to know that the Office …
Mother- I write you this morning from my room at a place called The Pipe and Pint in Amber. Much has happened since my last letter and though it would warm my heart to tell you all, I fear that my tales might prove to be too much excitement for your gentle nature. I remain …