Dread it, run from it. The opera still arrives.
Category: Writing Exercise
30 Days of Biographies: John Hawthorn
Among the most famous mercenary captains called condottieri was the Middelmerish John Hawthorn, who came to be known in Natalian as Giovanni Biancospino.
30 Days of Biographies: Zaffira Trecigni
Singing, music, and dance are common elements of childhood education in Natalis and a young Zaffira soon proved herself passionate and talented in all the artistic disciplines — indeed, although she is best known as a stage actress, Zaffira has also earned praise as an opera singer, vocal performer, and musician on multiple instruments.
Writing Revisited: The Porthaven Friars Club Presents the Roast of the Lyte Brigade
Boom. Sally'd.
30 Days of Biographies: Ursus of Aurora
The Aurorean royal family itself originates with the marriage of a Hrimfaxi chieftain and a Trollic princess — as a result the Aurorean royal family has historically been known for the towering stature and great physical strength of its members. The reigning King of Aurora, Ursus, is no exception.
30 Days of Biographies — Week 2
About halfway through our exploration of the important people of Realmgard.
30 Days of Biographies: Gaspar of Pelayo
Although Pelayo is in the midst of its Golden Age — to the point that it is now a common turn of phrase that "Even the gods themselves are Pelayan" — Gaspar himself had an unlikely ascent to the throne to oversee this Golden Age.
30 Days of Biographies: Teseo of Valico
The current Doge of Valico, Teseo Riccamente, is both the longest-reigning current head of state in Realmgard and holds the record for longest-tenured Doge of Valico.
Writing Revisited: I feel like there’s a “Katana” joke in here somewhere…
Kat suits up.
Writing Revisited: Dragons Make Everything Better
Even international variations of chess.
