Rain fell gently on a canopy of needles and leaves. They dripped their wetness onto the ground. Water mixed with soil and bled a burst of scents into the air. Vibrant and urgent enough to summon me from slumber. What brought it such unease now?
Where I come from, we are often summoned by nature. Like his father before him, Ardelis was summoned to a forest far away. I was proud that he had been called upon. -Lutra, ranger of the One River
The church bell's toll shattered Clara's heart. Each clang an otherworldy reminder of violence dealt to her family. The drolling sound continued. She had to drag herself to the church. The earsplitting sounds marked the call to service for family funerals
The runes engraved on the maul were dwarvish in origin but the master blacksmith Olin could forge with them. Gem and stone embedded in his body channeled the runic power. The tale surprised Supheli and tugged at deep desires to be someone important.
It had rained again, just enough to wet the cobblestone. The musty smell of worn stone, horse manure, and dirt mixed to welcome travelers to Monsilt. Cold stone buildings with slate roofs left the beauty of civilization to other settlements. Still...
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Lavani is a collector of stories. She would love to read about your world. Submit articles for her to read by leaving a comment on her Reading List page here on World Anvil.
I aim to have an immersive experience when creating. It is important to me to aim for the same result for readers. Check out how I did, dip your toes into the Wildlands here on World Anvil. You'll find flash fiction and short stories with curated stock art and commissioned art.
The spark of my world started on a wall during an epic battle with The Swan of Thessali.
But the forest had my heart and it was far to the North. My Shipwright Challenge entry offers a glimpse into the journey to the Anhult Wildlands. Dìondair Malairt
In that forest I found Lavani and began writing short stories. She started a trend with Fashion from a Fey during the Costume Challenge (available for world followers).
Now there are stories being written about many from the forest. See the lore, get copies of short stories and books, how everything comes together behind the scenes by supporting me on Patreon.
The first adventure in my tabletop roleplaying game storyline is Mystery of Thorngage Manor. The 5e verstion of the adventure is published on DriveThruRPG and has a Roll20 VTT adaptation.
A Wildlands collaboration is on the horizon with Gege. We are creating decks of everyday items, that hold a twist or opportunity to uncover something new. They can be used as writing prompts, encounter ideas, or props. Gege does the art and I add the prose and poetry. Our first deck is available on DriveThruRPG
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