From the young adult’s novel The Mysteries of Arklan (2019-2021), by Matt Hale & Paul Yeoh The water taxi glided swiftly down the Queen’s River, its pilot guiding it deftly around watercraft and other obstacles that presented themselves in the densely built-up urban environment of Dranseri. Teal caught himself reflexively studying the young man’s management …
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Nightmares aboard “The Northerly Wind”
Matt Hale & Paul Yeoh From the young adult’s novel based on The Mysteries of Arklan Disheveled and forlorn, Teal stood alone on the starboard deck of The Northerly Wind. In the cold, clammy mist, his usually buoyant curls were plastered limply to his head like inky blue-black sheets of wet nori. It was late …
Ferryman’s Log, Selected Excerpts (Late Auril-Mid-Raven Queen, 1223 P.C.)
21st Auril. Ahhh. Nothing like soaking in a warm, salty bath to wash away the aches and stench of battle. The Genie Ayatayir’s magical mansion certainly seems to offer any comfort one can think of. Ari has instructed us to leave her undisturbed while she enjoys what she called a “revitalizing aromatherapy spa,” and Pantaghion is …
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Ferryman’s Log, Selected Entries from Tyer-Besil (Auril PC 1222)
16th Auril. Feel as if my insides are still thawing out. I don’t remember ever being so cold, not even at the deepest depths of the ocean. Tilia and Ari did an excellent job of melting our icy prisons—I shudder to think what would’ve happened if Ari hadn’t dodged the icy blast that froze the …
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Ferryman’s Log, Selected Excerpts (Auril 1222 PC)
9thAuril. Dranseri. I found a local boatman who was willing to guide Mr. Styx’s boat back to the Glade—Tilia, who accompanied me, whispered to me that his fee (25 gold) was exorbitant, but if that ensures that the boat is safely returned to my former master, it is coin well spent. Though I am no …
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Letter to Caedmon, 25th Sehanine
25th Sehanine [mailed from Dranseri on 7thAuril] My Beloved Friend, Greetings from Nari Lana! I write from the secluded Village of the Genasi on the coast of the Dagger Sea. We’re now just two days from Dranseri, where at the first opportunity I will send this letter to your lodgings in Emorhin. My heart is …
Letter in a Bottle: a Tribute to Wynlynn
13th of Sehanine Dearest Wynlynn, I don’t know when you will read this letter, but I’ve used druidcraft to enchant the bottle holding it. As I’ve drawn strength from the rivers of Arklan when far from the ocean, so may this sparkling stream carry my thoughts and affection to you in good time. You shall …
D&D Dialogs 1: Scenes from the Infirmary & inside the Temple of Joy
[The scene opens as Teal enters the infirmary room in which Tilia, Val, and Wynlynn have been recuperating. Tilia is standing at a window near the door through which the cleric’s assistant directs Teal. Val is sitting on one of the beds, and Wynlynn is standing next to her.] Teal: Oh, I’m so glad that …
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Ferryman’s Log, Entry #3 (10th of Sehanine)
My hand is trembling so violently that I can barely write legibly as I wait for permission to visit Tilia, Val, and Wynlynn in the infirmary where more seriously injured combatants are treated. Though I sustained a few serious burns and was knocked about pretty badly, my own injuries were relatively minor compared to those …
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Ferryman’s Log, Entry #2 (10th of Sehanine)
We’ve been in Dranseri for barely twenty-four hours; yet it seems like we’ve already seen and done more than we would in two weeks back at the Glade! Sitting here in the courtyard of the Cobalt Reserves—as we wait for Travis to get us into this beautiful azure-topped library—I shall jot down some of our …
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