Author Archives: Aurore

Guard Captain’s log, arcane date-time 140630B SUM 1322 Intruders broke into the basement. Two killed, two captured. One vanished.No own casualty.Minor material damage. Prisoners interrogated: they’re from the Adventurers’ Guild, tasked to retrieve some magic gizmo (see attached drawing).Contracting party unknown.They had a map marking the hidden room in Lord Dresghar’s cheese cellar. I’m offContinue reading “Digression: Everyday Issues”

Featuring… Alrune                  The Elf Maiden, Lady of Embervale, mageDresghar             The Chronicler, her faithful uncle, eruditeEvrart                   The (recently promoted) captain of her guardsGram              A goblin guardRex                   The guards’ pet tarasque cubGoblin guards, sleketons “So, how are you doing?” Dresghar cheerfully asked the captain. Brooding next to the window of the command room, his arms crossed and hisContinue reading “Episode 3: To Arms!”

Introducing… Dresghar              Court minstrelThyrulnë the Fair      His sister, sorceressPrince Aerenion        Second son of the QueenShellethnir Queen of the Dark ElvesCrown Prince Aerenthir First son of the Queen Alrune His daughterWilwë the Elder Battlemage and advisor to the Queen My entry for the “Monarchic Minifigures” category of Brickscalibur 2021 : Queen Shellethnir of the Dark ElvesContinue reading “Interlude: Two Brothers (flashback)”

Featuring… Alrune                  The Elf Maiden, Lady of Embervale, mageDresghar             The Chronicler, her uncle, eruditeEvrart                   A soldierAncient heroes, long forgotten “Uncle, would you please pay attention?” Alrune cried out, desperately trying to drag him away from the lute he was tuning. “I’m reading you a message from mom!”“What does my august sibling want?” he asked, out of pureContinue reading “Episode 2: Tomb Raidering”

Featuring… Alrune                  The Elf Maiden, Lady of Embervale, mageEvrart                   A soldier, newly recruited in EmbervaleGrog                      A goblin, castle guard in EmbervaleElgwi                     A shopkeeperVillagers, sellers, visitors, passers-by and various onlookers “Can I have a pony?”“No, Grog, it’s not lunchtime yet,” Evrart replied absently. “Not a pony for eating, sir! A pony for riding. Like the Boss’Continue reading “Episode 1: the Summer Fair”

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, lived an elf maiden. She was fair and wise, with eyes bright as jade and hair dark as shadow.Alas! The Elf Maiden’s heart was shrouded in sadness, for she lived alone in a secluded tower. “Wait, what? I’m not sad, and I’m definitely not alone.Continue reading “Prologue”