[Legendfall] The Adventures of Jon Harrow

[Loonook]

Fellow ENWorlders:

I have decided to begin posting some of the chapters to a novel I have been working on (and getting the courage to write) for the past few years. It is set in Legendfall and will have a lot of the characters you will see in my work on Legendfall along with discussions of themes central to the story. I am sorry if this is not the correct place to post this; however, it has been awhile and I do not see the correct place. I would also like to, if possible, have discussion open to those who may be interested to learn about the work. My opening post and the Introduction will be posted tonight, followed by a chapter once every 2-3 days.

I must warn you that this novel, as a work about crime, murder, and Clerics is not for some. If you find themes that could possibly be found on an HBO series too risque please be advised to look away. Also, if you find clerics offensive, the 'priests' of the setting are not too CoDzilla-y.

The URL: jonharrow.blogspot.com
The audience: You! Hopefully!
The Cost: Free to a Good Home and Open Mind.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[Loonook]

The Next Chapter is not for the squeamish and contains some language. Jon Harrow goes to Lady Fivegrace's Sorcerer to learn the consequences of death.

Please feel free to read, write, or comment wherever you please.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[Loonook]

http://jonharrow.blogspot.com/2012/02/brother-eric-dawnstemple-at-dockside.html]The Next Chapter lets us learn a bit about Young Jon's Protectant Eric Dawnstemple. I find that Eric serves in the more paladin role to Jon's 'faith within reason' approach. I like being able to go between the two, and I'm currently finding a 'voice' for the characters.

Also, today will have TWO updates! I was planning on doing Two for Tuesdays and may go with that theme, or just make it sporadic. Look for the next chapter about half-way through the day.

I am also looking to add little bits of discussion about Sorcerers in the world of Legendfall, witches, and other spellcasters, though I may just open a separate blog to take care of that while reviving Good Gaming, which was getting some good hits when it was still walking the earth.

As always I know that (by the amount of reads I'm getting from ENWorlders) that there are some of you interested. Any comments here or on the blog are welcome.


Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[Loonook]

The Nex Post introduces The Master and his pet. I hoped to show the darker side of sorcery with this post and think I may have done just that. A little brutal so please watch if you are squeamish.

Also coming soon the post explaining this type of Sorcerer and how to utilize them in-game.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[Loonook]

The Master story just posted finally. Since we skipped out we posted a little aside with Rag and Bone to make amends.

We're still besties?

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[Loonook]

The Next Chapter details Lady Fivegrace and her Circle. We will be seeing more of some of these characters and the Circle in general as the story progresses. I have also posted the following to the blog along with here and hope to hear some insights on my ideas.


Chanters, the Wise, Pathers, and Channels:
I have sort of taken a different method in discussions of how magic works in the Legendfall setting. For those of you who play in roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons you know that there are a few basic spellcasting classes. The classes focus on Divine Magic and Arcane Magic. I decided to take a little bit of leeway from various sources and ideas that I have been taking off from while looking to create a certain ‘unique’ identity.
Chanters, or sorcerers, are what we have seen so far. Chanters come from a variety of traditions but use the same basic principle: trapping a spirit or elemental force to use to your bidding. While Chanters are usually seen as evil individuals, some Chanters actually bind spirits to protect others from the vindictive nature of the spirit. I feel that Chanters fill the role of exorcists and summoners in the setting, though they seek out their prey in many different locations.
Some trap spirits in living vessels to use as minions (see: The Master), while others trap their spirits inside of Spirit Boxes. Spirit Boxes can take the shape of anything, but they serve as traps and binding locations for the forces contained within. Imagine a skull filled with abjurative stones, a tree carved with eldritch symbols, or a diorama that contains sympathetic materials that call to the spirit and allow them to be contained.
Chanters use various materials for their work, and these materials are usually why they gain their ‘evil’ moniker. Blood is a common material for capture as it can be used to call to more vengeful or hungry spirits. Other materials that may be used such as dirt from the creature’s location, native foliage, or even the Chanter themselves (allowing them to use a bit of Channeling to their own devices).
Chanters use spirits to power their spellcraft, or use their knowledge of spirits to perform alterations and callings to spirits of the dead or catatonic. Chanters are able to speak with the newly-dead by binding the spirit back to the flesh through various methods. They may also use a spirit to animate a body for the use of cardiomancy (forcing the body to reenact the moments of its death through spirit-memory), or even binding a living creature’s spirit away to allow for possession.
Pathers are those who follow codes of conduct to appease nature and make themselves stronger. Somewhat like practitioners of taboo-based traditions, Pathers sacrifice the earthly form to take themselves along a path of mystic journey. I’m really working on Pathers as of this point, and would love to expand on their mythos and some of their taboos as I go along.
Channels are probably the least “D&D” of the casters. Channels are passive conduits of magic, though they use their powers to benefit those around them. Imagine a living ward, tapping into powers as a living form of magic. Channels are prized amongst those who keep them, though the life of a Channel is sad and forlorn. Imagine being radioactive, filled with a power deadly for others to touch in its raw form but serving to power the Empire around you. Channels are uncommon in strength in the lands surrounding Legendfall, but I do believe there will be more discussions of them in later works.
The Wise use knowledge to create effects. The Wise are somewhere between scientists and practitioners, and take a little bit of everything. One of the Wise may bind a spirit to propel a sphere to generate energy in a simple turbine, or use the Paths and Channeling to make great works. Usually the Wise gather together in societies to help to teach their ways, and combine their specific arts and knowledge to become greater than the sum of their parts.
Any ideas? I would love to hear feedback. If you have any please reply or send me a private message.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[Loonook]

Just posted a couple of tie-ins between The Adventures of Jon Harrow and The Good Gaming Blog.

I also have great news about receiving one of my first art pieces for Legendfall! For your perusal I present a picture of Mirian wearing her Mask of Many Faces, sent to me by Ella St. Alban from the Epic Duel team! I'm really digging the strange look of the rough clay mask along with her aloof far-away expression and (of course) the use of the Bird of Paradise feather.

Will be finally posting a few new chapters in the coming week... Sadly work has been in major upheaval and some other issues have kept me from writing more than a few hundred words per day creatively .


Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[Loonook]

The Next Chapter Is posted, and has a crime scene and new insights. We meet the Wizen and the Sword's Daughters, and a bit of an explanation of certain groups in the setting. Again all ideas are welcome, and I can answer questions about anything presented.

Slainte,

-Loonook.

 

[Loonook]

For some reason my edit button on the above post is failing...

Posted more information on the Wizen and Sword's Daughters on The Good Gaming Blog..

The ideas presented are in line with some discussions of magic and its powers, and contains the use of blood in magic so just be forewarned.

Slainte,

-Loonook.