Harold's Blog 2

  Today's musings stray far from the realm of role-playing games, yet they hold a peculiar influence on my gaming pleasures. Dark Paladin watching me work on my computer Image created by Microsoft Image Creator 2023 My trusty companions on this digital journey are my assortment of laptops: the newish HP Envy x360, the aged but steadfast Lenovo 230T, and the nimble Lenovo Duet Chromebook 10.1. They serve as my scribes, aiding in the creation of online personas, the printing of PDF character sheets, and the chronicling of in-game adventures. In the quiet glow of the screen, I weave the threads of my characters' tales in the form of online logs or journals. The intricate dance of keys and pixels affects not only my gaming experience but also the myriad other tasks these electronic devices undertake. I confess, I am rooted in the tradition of physical keyboards, resisting the allure of the phone for such endeavors. Over the years, a bitter truth has settled upon me like dust on anc...

The next installment of Lirael Glimmereye's journal as he progresses as a Yuan-ti Cleric of the Twilight Domain and Echo Knight. Today's he writes about a surprise meeting with Baldur in Seasonal and thwarting Hassan's efforts exact the Shadowed One's revenge. An exciting evening of role playing and adventure.   Previous Lirael Journal entries A Sword, An Alliance, Shadows, and Sacrifice - A Tangled Web After getting Scathach upstairs in the tavern with Jax we quickly made her comfortable on the bed. After Jax departed, I made it clear to both Landriss and the Princess that the decisions ahead were at her discretion, given her role as the King's representative. I emphasized that my input should be regarded as mere suggestions or potential courses of action for her consideration, not me questioning her in any way.  Landriss, in response, arched an eyebrow, expressing his surprise at this shift in my demeanor. To this, I gently reminded him that the divine forces had ...

The next installment of Lirael Glimmereye's journal as he progresses as a Yuan-ti Cleric of the Twilight Domain and Echo Knight. Today's installment is about going to Seasonal where the annual Kolrabi games were being held, meeting with the Princess and freeing Amber Eyes from the clutches of the Shadowed One. Past Journal Entries: Lirael Glimmereye - Backstory The Prophets of Minwa A Journey Into the Dreamveil The Silent Struggle An Answer Well Received The Headmaster's Assistance A Surprising Revelation and Realization A Princesses' Journal Found Enigmatic Portals and Prophesies Lesson's Learned in the King's Tower Nobility's Enigmatic Dance of Words and Deeds Tales from Seasonal and Amber Eyes Before departing the regal sanctuary of King Garland's palace, our inquisitive minds sought answers from Jeanine about the enigmatic woman we had dubbed Amber Eyes – her mother. A simple inquiry unveiled the name Scathach, a melody whispered in tandem with the s...

The next installment of Lirael Glimmereye's journal as he progresses as a Yuan-ti Cleric of the Twilight Domain and in this session the game's gods decided that his calling was more as an Echo Knight as a result of Rose armor vision and subsequent revelation of it to him at the Inverness Magic Academy. Today's installment is where he learns more about courtly manners and how to behave in the presence of his King and how powerful words can be. Yes, he came very close last time to loosing his life in the palace, so the lessons were necessary. Past Journal Entries: Lirael Glimmereye - Backstory The Prophets of Minwa A Journey Into the Dreamveil The Silent Struggle An Answer Well Received The Headmaster's Assistance A Surprising Revelation and Realization A Princesses' Journal Found Enigmatic Portals and Prophesies Lesson's Learned in the King's Tower Nobility's Enigmatic Dance of Words and Deeds The twisting fates have reshaped my destiny, forging a new pat...

The next installment of Lirael Glimmereye's journal as he progresses as a Yuan-ti Cleric of the Twilight Domain/Rogue. He is a character in a D&D 5e High Fantasy home brew adventure campaign. Today's installment is the first part of our last session where we journeyed to had time to investigate things and discovered several more unexpected paths the adventure could take. Past Journal Entries: Lirael Glimmereye - Backstory The Prophets of Minwa A Journey Into the Dreamveil The Silent Struggle An Answer Well Received The Headmaster's Assistance A Surprising Revelation and Realization A Princesses' Journal Found Enigmatic Portals and Prophesies Lessons Learned in the King's Tower Awakening with the dawn, at least I did, Landriss being an Elf, doesn't need sleep. We quickly prepared for the day's journey. After a hasty breakfast, we left word for Virran that we had departed for the Palace. I let Landriss employ my Helm of Teleportation, to expedite our arriv...

Another installment of Lirael Glimmereye's journal as he progresses as a Yuan-ti Cleric of the Twilight Domain/Rogue. He is a character in a D&D 5e High Fantasy home brew adventure campaign. Today's installment is the first part of our last session where we journeyed to had time to investigate things and discovered several more unexpected paths the adventure could take. Past Journal Entries: Lirael Glimmereye - Backstory The Prophets of Minwa A Journey Into the Dreamveil The Silent Struggle An Answer Well Received The Headmaster's Assistance A Surprising Revelation and Realization A Princesses' Journal Found After donning the Rose Plate Armor, I found  Landriss  in the Library. The absence of  Varrin  led us to believe he might have sought solace in a tavern, embracing his bardic nature. Something told me not to expect to see him before we left for the Palace in the morning.       Then we embarked on an unexpected journey within the hallowed halls ...