First | Previous | Next —found myself in a bit of a predicament. While these dwarves and humans had been enough for minor tests, I really need to find someone I can convince to act as a recurring fount of Resource for my greater goals. I’ve considered using my apprentice, but his particular biology wouldContinue reading “Adjudication”
Category Archives: Fiction
Testimony
First | Previous | Next —apprentice has proven to be a mixed bag. His interest in sorcery feels artificial, only present when I’m pushing my ideals in his direction. I have to wonder where he gets his work ethic, honestly. At least he’s been cooperative with more questionable suggestions. I think I can count onContinue reading “Testimony”
Defense
First | Previous | Next —luck! Automatons be damned, I’ve finally found someone who can assist me properly. Admittedly, he came from an unlikely background, but I can’t afford to be picky. It took a bit of persuading as well, but I’m not above selling my story when necessary. A few catalysts disguised as sentasContinue reading “Defense”
Arrest
First | Previous | Next —more of a chore than I expected to set up a lab in such a remote region. It’s certainly cheap—less than the price of a semester’s tuition at the University to buy the little shop outright. And the owner balked when I gave him the payment in full. Are peopleContinue reading “Arrest”
Pursuit
First | Previous | Next —sacked from my position at the University, for rather obvious reasons. But I was planning on taking my leave soon anyway, so I have the next phase of my research already in motion. There’s a small shop for rent in a town not too far from Harramschall where I canContinue reading “Pursuit”
A Defender’s Oath
Captain Karna makes the arrest plaguing her for weeks, but ultimately, the result has left her feeling unfulfilled. Right when she’s about to leave the case behind, she hears his story firsthand—and takes up her former role as a Defender, eager to seek the truth through trial. But even she has no idea what’s in store as the trial unfolds.
A Dead Calm
First | Previous | Next An important note about the University of Sorcery at Harramschall: While the University is greatly appreciative of its property within the city, it does not receive any funds from city taxes, nor does it provide any specific services in exchange for operating within the city of Harramschall. The city andContinue reading “A Dead Calm”
A Downpour
First | Previous | Next You now stand before the crown jewel of the University, and Haramschall itself, according to many students, faculty, and visitors: The University Clock Tower. The clock tower stands as a tribute to the dedication of early researchers of sorcery, discovering the mechanics of time and the best means of trackingContinue reading “A Downpour”
A Light Drizzle
First | Previous | Next To your right you will find the juvenile dormitories, which are locked by sorcery to keep students safe from intruders, and to make sure students aren’t trespassing in the wrong dorm after curfew. Just beyond that are the adult dormitories that have more relaxed regulations, and house the faculty asContinue reading “A Light Drizzle”
A Swift Breeze
First | Previous | Next Welcome to the University of Sorcery at Haramschall! We’re delighted that you’re considering our lovely campus for your arcane educational needs. Please make sure that you keep this pamphlet and your ticket on your person as you take this self-guided tour around the campus grounds. Please keep in mind theContinue reading “A Swift Breeze”