Pentalithic Ramblings

Changelings. A child kidnapped, replaced by a fairy child. This is a common story, indeed, and while many who claim their child to be a changeling are simply delusional, the legends are not without merit. There are only a few types of fae that make the switch, generally the most humanoid types; the Tuatha dé Danaan …

The Akashic Records are a vast library designed to hold all knowledge and writings in the universe, as well as a complete history. Although it comes somewhat short of its goal, mainly with respect to history predating its founding (such as the mysterious tlalfarans), it is nevertheless the largest collection of knowledge to exist anywhere in …

Undead – once-living creatures who through some means continue to move. There are many types of undead creatures, some created, others naturally-occurring, but what they all have in common is a lack of a functioning body. Undead can be divided into three general categories: constructs, revenants, and discarnates. Constructs Like any other construct, an undead construct …

The Shire Harvest Festival, or Fonasanais1 as it’s called in the hobbit tongue, occurs around Yendary 21st, though depending on weather and the harvest it may sometimes be shifted by a few days in either direction. It’s celebrated simultaneously all across the Shire. The festival is essentially a great outdoor feast made from vegetables just harvested …

The so-called merbirds are a family of colourful fish native to Mergrove, a great kelp forest underneath the Atlantis Plateau. There are around twenty-three known species, though some researchers disagree on the boundaries between the species. Appearance Merbirds can easily be recognized by their long, wide fins that almost resemble wings, giving them their name. Most …

The earth is criss-crossed by hundreds of leylines, the most apparent element of the earth’s soul. Many nexus nodes are considered sacred by the fae, particularly the Tuatha dé Danaan. The nodes of Earth, at least, are well-known. There are eight keynodes in total, and over 30 big nexus nodes. Keynodes The following locations are keynodes: …

Occurring around the beginning of winter, on Frasmary 1st and 2nd, the Festival of Lights is a low-key event usually only carried out by the priesthood of Pharasma in Narathion, Atlartica, and Mazonia, though outsiders are welcome to watch. The festival lasts from sunset on the 1st to sunrise on the 2nd. At sunset, the priesthood …

And there upon the river bank, young Brann did spot a fleeting flank, a mighty boar that just had drank. So with a yell he drew his prog, and leapt upon the hapless hog, while all the people watched agog. ~ Excerpt from “The Journey of Brann” ~ (Composed by the bard Valentin) Every autumn, on…

Drifting along the high air currents passing over the Backbone, you might spot the city of Wulkenstadt1 (Giantish for “Cloud City”), a huge floating city built by the cloud giants. Kept aloft by a million bound air elementals, the city has become legendary as a center of trade and diplomacy between the two halves of the …

Description The Crystal Orb of Pure Thought is a large, perfectly smooth orb, 35cm in diameter, that appears to be made of bluish glass or possibly psionic crystal. Deep within the orb, wisps of whiteness swirl along, with an occasional splash of colour. The orb is light as a feather, and if dropped, falls in slow …