X Draft Stories

The Arena Expedition Sponsored and Led by Cal's Emporium Monday, Feb. 12    Having obtained valuable lore and histories of the Exiled Lands from within the Unnamed City, the Emporium turned its attention eastward, to smaller but equally important sites of interest. First on the list, the Arena.    Once home to ritual blood sport and entertainment, the Arena lay buried beneath the sands of the high desert, only accessible through the slave entrance in the nearby canyon wall. It was here the Emporium planned to enter the ruin.    Gathered outside, the expedition readied arrows and sharpened their blades, eager to confront the horrors within. Eager for fame and fortune. Expedition Roster Callisis 'Cal' Kemtep, of Cal's Emporium. Captain and leader of the expedition, trade prince, shield-maiden. Kris, of the Aquilonian Empire. Adept tactician and archer. Lynch, an independent adventurer. Expert scout, flanker, and deadly archer. Tyberiuss, of...

The Unnamed City Expedition   Sponsored and Led by Cal's Emporium Wednesday, Jan. 31    None had dared enter the Unnamed City in force before, fearful of the dark, cosmic horrors that dwelt within the black spires of the dead city. Fearful of the sickening, cloying atmosphere that warped the mind and soul. Fearful of never returning. In the end, it all amounted to whispers and rumors. Only the Emporium was willing to believe them, to put down coin to know the truth. To understand the truth. What transpired during the two-day expedition forever changed how the adventurers viewed the Exiled Lands. Expedition Roster Callisis 'Cal' Kemtep, of Cal's Emporium. Captain and leader of the expedition, trade prince, shield-maiden. Kai'mana, of the Watchers. Quartermaster of the expedition, pikeman. Tyberiuss, of the Watchers. Veteran of a hundred battles, swordsman. Zanjil, of House Asshuri. Renowned mercenary, archer. Zorracus Bey, of First Frost. En...