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.
Tag: History
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…
Music to Write Realmgard to: Over the Hills and Far Away
"O'er the hills and o'er the main Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain. King George commands and we obey Over the hills and far away."
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Count Bunnyescu
A man of integrity and courage.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: King Lambert
Lambert is known to history most commonly as “the Conqueror” and “the Founder.”
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Helgi & Hunding
The largest group of refugees was led by the twin chieftains Helgi and Hunding, who turned their attentions to the vast fertile lands of the Kingdom of the Gallicantu.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Queen Antiocha
The mystery surrounding Queen Antiocha’s presumed death has confounded scholars and inspired poets for generations and has done much to contribute to the Queen’s legendary reputation and enduring popularity with poets and storytellers.
Music to Write Realmgard to: O Fortuna
"You whirling wheel, you are malevolent."
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Castle Ansangaar
The imposing fortress now known as Castle Ansangaar has long been recognised as a place of significant magic power.
