The First Disciple of Aria
Before the deeds of noble souls were recorded, back when elven lives were as brief as humans, there was a woman. Only Aria would know her name. Only Aria could draw her face. But why would She? The woman was as wicked as they come. She had lived a life of dishonor, of discord, of destruction. She raided anyone with food; she ravished anyone with beauty; she ripped apart any who protested her leniency. And when she was with child,…
Interviewing a Vampire Chef (#2 of Worldly Cooking)
There are countless different types of cuisines throughout Loria. Some are as familiar as your grandfather's kitchen or as otherworldly as roasting sardines on a heat vent under the sea, but all people in all places share a love of cooking that is as universal as hunger itself. My name is Dagor Seyra and I have been writing for The Culinary Monthly for over a decade now. My passion for food and the people who prepare it started with my grandmother, and…
Interviewing an Indolanan Chef (#1 of Worldly Cooking)
There are countless different types of cuisines throughout Loria. Some are as familiar as your grandfather's kitchen or as otherworldly as roasting sardines on a heat vent under the sea, but all people in all places share a love of cooking that is as universal as hunger itself. My name is Dagor Seyra and I have been writing for The Culinary Monthly for over a decade now. My passion for food and the people who prepare it started with my…
Dragon Tourism Guide
A Guide to Dragons for the Casual Tourist Written by Oblithion Darkflame So You Want to Visit The Dragons Most would like to relax on the beaches of Indolana or visit Elven museums. Or even if you’re adventurous... and sexually restless, the faerie realm of Nyth. But if you are reading this, you want to see dragons. I applaud you for your bravery. We probably could be friends. So, as a friend, I wish to give you some tips I…
A Lesson in Dissonant Heights (Woman of Wrath Play Review)
Last night was the premiere of Woman of Wrath. There has been excitement for this one ever since the announcement. Written by Hadis Nubi'i, Woman of Wrath markets itself as a swashbuckling romance musical and by that alone you may be wondering at the hype. Then you read "music by Oblithion Darkflame," and suddenly everything makes sense. I consider myself to be uniquely qualified to critique Oblithion as I have been following his work since almost the beginning. (Yes, being…
Interview with a Zombie
(What follows is an interview with Danir the Undaunted, First Knight to the Faerie Queen Utonyae, Third Keeper of the Scepter. It was conducted by respected Tower of Merrell student Sylen Turou and used along with other such interview for his dissertation On the Metaphysical, Psychological, and Environmental Effects of Necromancy. Though thousands of years old, it can still be found well preserved in the library at the tower.) I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me. I…
The Artistic Eye of the Storm
When most think of Zenarious of Nightfell, (artistic eye) they think of the trail of destruction he has left in his wake. I am not disputing the severity of his atrocities, but I would like to put all that aside and discuss his legacy of creation. Namely, his long and bizarre career in art. It is difficult to specify where and when he began, as by the time we find records of his art, he is already a well known…