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Tag: Books
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: The Foundation of the League of Creusa
At this early stage, the seven initial Elven settlements entered into a loose confederation known as the League of Creusa after the river that connected the seven settlements. In practice, each of the seven was independent of the others, though each was sworn to the other six to assist in case of invasion from any of the neighbouring city-states that pre-dated the arrival of the Elves.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: The Flight of the Elves
It is widely said that the history of Realmgard actually begins in the eastern island realm of Archipelago, the ancient homeland of the Elves who laid the foundations of the Elven Empire.
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: Sandokan
The best pirate in the South China Sea, as written by an Italian in the 1800s and not translated into English until 2008.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: The Great Siege of Northgate
Great for Northgate, not so much for the pirates…
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: The Establishment of the Brotherhood of the Coasts
In truth, most of Realmgard’s pirates are properly privateers and this privateering is sanctioned by the Brotherhood of the Coasts, which liaises between the various governments of Realmgard and its members.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Roger Island
The islands serendipitously shaped like the traditional skull-and-crossbones flag have long considered auspicious by Realmgard’s pirates.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Natalis
The fragmentation of the Empire was sorely felt in its traditional heartland of Natalis, which entered into a long period of decline and disorder. Notably, the region has not been unified under one political order since the Elven Empire fell.
Spring 2024 Daily Writing Challenge: Day 30
Like unto a noble spirit embiggening the smallest man, magic embiggens Dunstana.
