I have been horrible at keeping up with my blog, but my new year resolution is to start it up once more. This year has been an interesting one, to say the least. Shut downs, lay offs, thousands of deaths. One will certainly not forget 2020! I hope the new year brings much better events to your life and the lives of the world. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and may you all be blessed with a fun, but not super weird, year next year!
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 373
Year 373 AC
Fires engulf the northeastern corner of Taina. The fires engulf forests, plains lands, small cities and villages and displaces thousands. Because of the displacement there are lots of bandits and monsters roaming the area and those who are trying to get on with their lives and recover need help dealing with them. Though many have little to offer, there is a call for adventurers to stop the troubles and take it out at the roots.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 372
Year 372 AC
A caravan of wood elves winds its way across Tridon. They are heavily armed, but peaceful, and speak to few as they pass through the world of humans. They appear to be in mourning, but if asked why, they will not answer. They are polite, but do not like to be pressed. Many speculate they carry some great warrior or leader to be buried somewhere sacred. Some speculate there was a civil war between the elves and they are trying to find a new home. Some speculate they are carrying a great treasure.
For the GM they are escorting a great warrior back to his home in the northern forests of the east side of the Tsalagi Mountains. They do not want to share their grief, for he was much beloved. But they will take any help on stopping any mercenaries or thieves who try to rob the caravan.
A caravan of wood elves winds its way across Tridon. They are heavily armed, but peaceful, and speak to few as they pass through the world of humans. They appear to be in mourning, but if asked why, they will not answer. They are polite, but do not like to be pressed. Many speculate they carry some great warrior or leader to be buried somewhere sacred. Some speculate there was a civil war between the elves and they are trying to find a new home. Some speculate they are carrying a great treasure.
For the GM they are escorting a great warrior back to his home in the northern forests of the east side of the Tsalagi Mountains. They do not want to share their grief, for he was much beloved. But they will take any help on stopping any mercenaries or thieves who try to rob the caravan.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 371
Year 371 AC
A cult of Kahalla rampages through several larger cities upon the east coat of Taina. They demand all bow down to the God of Undeath and if they don't they will die. Many try and resist, but many flee, as well. The cult take over one large town, Rosetrail, forcing all within, (who didn't escape) to follow Kahalla or die. Rescue plans are being made and there is a call for adventurers to aid in their efforts.
A cult of Kahalla rampages through several larger cities upon the east coat of Taina. They demand all bow down to the God of Undeath and if they don't they will die. Many try and resist, but many flee, as well. The cult take over one large town, Rosetrail, forcing all within, (who didn't escape) to follow Kahalla or die. Rescue plans are being made and there is a call for adventurers to aid in their efforts.
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 370
Year 370 AC
Ogres swarm down from the mountains in massive numbers, destroying villages, cities and trade ways. Refugees head east and west away from the mountains, overwhelming the villages and cities on either side of the Tsalagi Mountains. Armies begin to train to take on the ogres, but this will take time. Mercenaries are asked to clear sections and are paid by the local cities and towns and hopes of buying time.
Ogres swarm down from the mountains in massive numbers, destroying villages, cities and trade ways. Refugees head east and west away from the mountains, overwhelming the villages and cities on either side of the Tsalagi Mountains. Armies begin to train to take on the ogres, but this will take time. Mercenaries are asked to clear sections and are paid by the local cities and towns and hopes of buying time.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 369
Year 369 AC
A family of mages starts the Stars and Moons Magical Trading Company. They start simple with light stones, that become a household item in most homes after much time, and simple magical locks for the rich who want to protect their valuables. They slowly grow over many decades until eventually, when there are Houses on Taina, every major city has an outlet of Stars and Moons. For the first few decades they simply trade in trinkets, but as time passes they become proficient with magical arms and armor along with much harder magical items to craft. The rich and powerful clamor for their products, but since they were from humble beginnings they always make sure to have magical bobbles the common person can afford, as well.
A family of mages starts the Stars and Moons Magical Trading Company. They start simple with light stones, that become a household item in most homes after much time, and simple magical locks for the rich who want to protect their valuables. They slowly grow over many decades until eventually, when there are Houses on Taina, every major city has an outlet of Stars and Moons. For the first few decades they simply trade in trinkets, but as time passes they become proficient with magical arms and armor along with much harder magical items to craft. The rich and powerful clamor for their products, but since they were from humble beginnings they always make sure to have magical bobbles the common person can afford, as well.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 368
Year 368 AC
Lillian Two-strings becomes the Devoted of the God Vates, God of Bards. She rescues an entire village with her magic, chasing off a tribe of ogres by herself. The village raises a temple to Vates, where Lillian remains as a priest for decades. Many centuries later this temple becomes the Bard College of Calabay.
Lillian Two-strings becomes the Devoted of the God Vates, God of Bards. She rescues an entire village with her magic, chasing off a tribe of ogres by herself. The village raises a temple to Vates, where Lillian remains as a priest for decades. Many centuries later this temple becomes the Bard College of Calabay.
Friday, April 24, 2020
Expanded Timeline For After Chaos (AC) Part 367
Year 367 AC
The fishing boat, "Lovely Lady", is hauling in their catch of fishing nets when they drag in a small statue of a praying man made of coral. Scholars pay the owner of the boat handsomely, but the scholars want to know where it comes from. They wonder if it is sea elven in nature, or some other culture they are unaware of, since the features of the man are not very elven.
The fishing boat, "Lovely Lady", is hauling in their catch of fishing nets when they drag in a small statue of a praying man made of coral. Scholars pay the owner of the boat handsomely, but the scholars want to know where it comes from. They wonder if it is sea elven in nature, or some other culture they are unaware of, since the features of the man are not very elven.
Friday, April 10, 2020
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 336
Year 336
Patrols on major road ways are lead by a group known as "The Protectors". This is the beginning of five whole decades of protection by this group which grows to cover many of the major roads of Taina. They are led by the half-elven ranger named Trueshot. It is rumored he lost his family to bandits and decided to save others from such an occurance.
Patrols on major road ways are lead by a group known as "The Protectors". This is the beginning of five whole decades of protection by this group which grows to cover many of the major roads of Taina. They are led by the half-elven ranger named Trueshot. It is rumored he lost his family to bandits and decided to save others from such an occurance.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos Part 335
Year 335 AC
A farm horse named Swift beats all the fancy horses of the nobles in races, winning the continent wide race held every year and the 2000 gold prize. The farmer is proud, but there are a lot of horse breeders that are not pleased. Many wish to steal or kill the stallion from the farmer. Some want to kill the farmer who was just trying to improve his farm and get land for his sons. He asks for help from any willing adventurers who will take a little pay and maybe a foal from the stallion once one drops.
A farm horse named Swift beats all the fancy horses of the nobles in races, winning the continent wide race held every year and the 2000 gold prize. The farmer is proud, but there are a lot of horse breeders that are not pleased. Many wish to steal or kill the stallion from the farmer. Some want to kill the farmer who was just trying to improve his farm and get land for his sons. He asks for help from any willing adventurers who will take a little pay and maybe a foal from the stallion once one drops.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Expanded Timeline for After Chaos (AC) Part 334
Year 334 AC
A plague sweeps through all of Martapa. It is carried by ships and caravans, causing ports to close and caravans to be killed and burned out side cities. The cities are hit the hardest and the farmers and outlying villages seem the least affected. Thousands die, leaving every family in cities with at least one dead, if not large portions of their families dead. Panic at strangers arriving are not unheard of and healers are in high demand, even held as prisoners by the rich so they stay healthy.
A plague sweeps through all of Martapa. It is carried by ships and caravans, causing ports to close and caravans to be killed and burned out side cities. The cities are hit the hardest and the farmers and outlying villages seem the least affected. Thousands die, leaving every family in cities with at least one dead, if not large portions of their families dead. Panic at strangers arriving are not unheard of and healers are in high demand, even held as prisoners by the rich so they stay healthy.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Writing Tips for Those With Little Time
Hello, all!
So I've been bad at keeping up with my blogging, with family emergencies and the busy life of a mom of teenagers. So I came up with a few ideas for those busy writers who want to catch a few minutes of writing when even spare minutes are hard to find.
1) Keep a small notepad in a coat pocket or your car. I have one to jot down ideas, short thoughts, even editing ideas. You can use something on your phone, too. It's not butt in chair time, per say, but at least you can have a few minutes to jot down ideas to work on when you have that mythical writing time.
2) Driving time is a good time to ruminate on ideas (thus the notebook in the car). I have a 50 minute round trip of dropping off my daughter/picking her up twice a day. It give me plenty of time to think on my ideas and while I have that 3 minutes in the parking lot waiting for her, I can jot down my ideas.
3) Any time is a good writing session. Many of us think if I don't have a half hour or so to write, we have no time to write. I haven't been writing, but I have been taking 5 to 10 minutes to edit my older stories when I have a chance. Mostly when I waiting for lunch to cook or I'm eating it, (the days I have time for that), but I take it. If you can sneak that in even a few times a week, it's still progress.
4) My biggest advice, don't give up. Clearly you like to write, so do so. Don't make it a chore, learn to enjoy it again. And maybe you can make that few minutes here and there turn in to more time!
Keep on trucking!
So I've been bad at keeping up with my blogging, with family emergencies and the busy life of a mom of teenagers. So I came up with a few ideas for those busy writers who want to catch a few minutes of writing when even spare minutes are hard to find.
1) Keep a small notepad in a coat pocket or your car. I have one to jot down ideas, short thoughts, even editing ideas. You can use something on your phone, too. It's not butt in chair time, per say, but at least you can have a few minutes to jot down ideas to work on when you have that mythical writing time.
2) Driving time is a good time to ruminate on ideas (thus the notebook in the car). I have a 50 minute round trip of dropping off my daughter/picking her up twice a day. It give me plenty of time to think on my ideas and while I have that 3 minutes in the parking lot waiting for her, I can jot down my ideas.
3) Any time is a good writing session. Many of us think if I don't have a half hour or so to write, we have no time to write. I haven't been writing, but I have been taking 5 to 10 minutes to edit my older stories when I have a chance. Mostly when I waiting for lunch to cook or I'm eating it, (the days I have time for that), but I take it. If you can sneak that in even a few times a week, it's still progress.
4) My biggest advice, don't give up. Clearly you like to write, so do so. Don't make it a chore, learn to enjoy it again. And maybe you can make that few minutes here and there turn in to more time!
Keep on trucking!
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