Son of a pirate, brother of a pirate, and probable descendant of a pirate and a mermaid, Jonas Darkstone decided to go his own way in life, breaking with the Darkstone tradition of piracy and pursuing an academic career instead.
Author: J.B. Norman
Music to Write Realmgard to: Ghost Riders in the Sky
"If you wanna save your soul From hell a-riding on our range Then, Cowboy, change your ways today Or with us you will ride Trying to catch the devil's herd Across these endless skies."
Writing Revisited: Happenings at Bridgewalltsonshire Priory
Try to guess which popular British Period Drama I'm parodying here. Trick question; it's all of them.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: The Sinking of the ‘Hammer’
Upon its completion, the Hammer was one of the largest ships ever seen in Realmgard, with seven decks, six sails, a complement of 146 guns and elaborate ornamentation. It also promptly proved itself one of the least seaworthy.
Recommendation: Gargoyles
Plus, more than you ever wanted to know about the finger points of medieval architectural features.
The Tales of Realmgard: The Alchemist of Middlesbrooke Chapter 8
Wherein people get Alchemy Punched.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Castle Ansangaar
The imposing fortress now known as Castle Ansangaar has long been recognised as a place of significant magic power.
Music to Write Realmgard to: And Then There Was Silence
Clear your schedule and take a listen.
Writing Revisited: Get to Know Eleonora Strahlend
The J.B. Norman of Porthaven.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Duchess Forte
One of the most famous women in the history of Natalis, largely by virtue of being one of the few women in its history to rule in her own right. Helped, of course, by the fact that she ruled with remarkable success.
