I’ve mentioned before how I have the various nations of the world that Druthal occupies given some degree of definition in “National Documents”. These are, in essence, a handful of […]
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Using Structure to Best Effect
Like I’ve always said, I’m a planner and an outliner. I can’t just wing my way through a novel.I need my big picture. Part of having that big picture outlook […]
Read moreFantasy Tropes: The Noble Warrior
Generally speaking, the classic Anglo/Francan/Germanic knight doesn’t exist in Druthal or Maradaine. It’s a trope that doesn’t fit with the worldbuilding I’ve done, despite it’s longstanding place in the genre. […]
Read moreDigging through the archives
I’m trying to figure out, going through my old files, exactly what happened on September 18th, 2005. I say this because it appears to be a significant date, as of […]
Read moreNow December is Upon Us
Which means no more Druth History Month. We hadn’t actually reached the end of Druth History– there’s still 215 more years to go. (Thorn of Dentonhill, Holver Alley Crew and […]
Read moreDruth History Month, Part 4
Previously, under the incompetent reign of Shalcer, Druthal splinters into several smaller nations, including the democratic Acoria, and the nation of Oblune under the ruler of Warlord Merit Terkin Now, […]
Read moreDruth History Month, Part 3
(Previously in Druth History: Druthal frees itself from the rule of the Kieran Empire, and starts the slowly, painful process of self-rule. Weak central government leads to squabbling and infighting […]
Read moreDruth History Month, Part 2
(Previously, the area known as the Druth Protectorates was under the rule of the Kieran Empire. A catastrophic mass-assassination sends the entire Empire into chaos.) Now: The Rebellion, and the […]
Read moreNovember is Druth History Month
This will be the first of a few entries on the history of Druthal. Here we have the pre-history, early communities and the centuries as protectorates of the Kieran Empire. […]
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