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Deities, Elements, and Connotations

 This post is mostly going to be a compilation of some of my notes regarding the pantheon of my world. I will be doing a second post expounding on some of topics presented here. The One THE ONE gives rise to THE THREE; THE THREE give rise to THE SIX; THE SIX give rise to the world. THE ONE is both beyond existence and the meaning of existence itself. It is unification of the world unto THE SIX; THE SIX unto THE THREE; and THE THREE unto THE ONE. THE ONE is the source of all power; it is that from which all souls spring, and that unto which they shall return. THE ONE is unity; THE ONE is the highest form of individuality. Nothing happens beyond its will, but it holds no plans for the world. It is sovereignty; it is anarchy; it is democracy; it is totalitarianism. It pervades every facet of life, observing and oblivious to itself or its macrocosm of elements, as though in a waking-dream, executing all things in perfectly organized chaos. The Three THE THREE are elements of...

Solo Play: Episode One

 I've begun a series of solo-play sessions, partially inspired by Daniel Norton's Let's Play, among other creators', but mostly due to being moved to a night shift at a hotel--which leaves me with lots of time to write and play. Here's my first session report: ---- Set out at first light from Endon, northwest upon the King's Highway. After two hours of walking, arrived at the edge of Lake Endon. Met some friendly fishermen who kindly ferried me across, free of charge. Shortly after, came upon the town of Goodmill. Attempted to recruit a travelling companion there, a gambler named Dunwick, but was met with hostility and left with haste. I should be wary there in the future. Perhaps four or five miles beyond the town, I came upon quite the conundrum--a choker, discarded in the middle of the road, set with aquamarine. Quite clearly, this was no masterwork, but it surely held some significance to someone. Looking around and seeing no obvious owner, the road being li...