is the greatest medical academy in all Terra. It is located in Ki, on Cynsely and takes up most of a city block. Men and women from all over Terra travel there to learn everything from prenatal care to post mortem. It is the only academy of its kind in all of Terra. Those whoContinue reading “Argenon”
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Gilldermaire
is the college for bards. It is located in Teshkar, in the capital city of Kras. It was originally created to bring together those who love music so they could colaborate and exchange ideas and tips. Over time, the great wandering musicians settled down and began teaching the younger generation. Not only did they teachContinue reading “Gilldermaire”
Order of Silence
is a group of priests and priestesses from all the temples. They are spread throughout Terra and have no temple of their own. Most, they find residence in temples to Lucian or Lilith. Members of the Order can be found wherever there is a major conflict, the ill or dying, or the elderly. They provideContinue reading “Order of Silence”
The Guild of Shadows
was created by Keegan, Duke of Cahn, at the same time as the Shadow Stalkers and Black Ghosts of Iskendurun. Unlike the men and women serving the crown, The Guild answers to no one but their own tribunal. They have chapters all over Terra and their true allegiances lie in maintaining peace and the flowContinue reading “The Guild of Shadows”
The Criminal Justice System
varies by country. However, throughout Terra, The Guild of Shadows carefully regulates and maintains thievery. Every thieves’ guild answers to them. Violators are dealt with swiftly and severely. Rape, murder, and mistreatment of “the forgotten” are the worst. Offenders are given no quarter. Lawyers prosper, handling all other crimes. Priests of Lilith also serve asContinue reading “The Criminal Justice System”
Marriage
In all Terra there is only one country that only acknowledges heterosexual, same-race unions as legal. Everywhere else, people are relatively open-minded. There are a variety of different traditions surrounding engagements and marriages. Sometimes there are rings exchanged. Sometimes the man cloaks the woman. Sometimes there are other special gifts exchanged. As for the ceremonies,Continue reading “Marriage”
“Christmas”
Midwinter Festival, Celebration of Lights, Longest Night. It goes by several names, depending on the country. However, it’s celebrated in a similar manner all around Terra. There is feasting. There is drinking. There is revelry and merriment. Occasionally, there is gift-giving. There is almost always a reenactment, of some sort, of the changing of theContinue reading ““Christmas””
Podcast
That’s right. I’ve decided to start a podcast. I know. I know. “If you can’t keep up with your blog about your books, how are you going to keep up with a podcast?” That’s the beauty of it, though. My blog took a backseat to the serious writing. With a podcast, I can record episodesContinue reading “Podcast”
King’s Champion
It’s been far too long since I posted anything here. For that, I’m profoundly sorry. Writing took over. Things happened with my family. However, I successfully published the first book in the Way of the Fist series. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1043958
Festival of Tears
Every year, in a small village called Sarquith, not far outside the capitol city of Debash, is a day-long celebration honoring the cleric and warrior who became the wandering willow and Quillus. It is called the Festival of Tears. From sunup to sundown local artisans sell their wares in stalls lining the main street ofContinue reading “Festival of Tears”
The World of Terra 