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Misunderstood Races – Part 1

  We’re nearing the end of the #My30DayWorld challenge, and though we’re several days behind we are still going to finish. For this question about misunderstood races, we’re dividing the post into two parts. I’ll take the first, giving a little story about a race called the rittauri, and Æsc will take part 2. The Legacy of … More Misunderstood Races – Part 1

Technology and Magic – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 24

  We’re nearing the end of the #My30DayWorld challenge, and though we’re several days behind we are still going to finish. Today, let’s discuss technology in a fantasy world. The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing setting for us, slowly evolving into fantasy fiction as the characters and cultures we created began to take on … More Technology and Magic – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 24

Worth Its Weight in Gold – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 23

  We’re nearing the end of the #My30DayWorld challenge, and though we’re several days behind we are still going to finish. Today’s post is about wealth, currency, and things of value. Æsc and I booth wrote up small snippets to show what things others than gold are considered valuable. The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing … More Worth Its Weight in Gold – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 23

Sorcerous Seas & Sunken Kingdoms – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 22

  We’re nearing the end of the #My30DayWorld challenge, and though we’re several days behind we are still going to finish. Better late than never, eh? . The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing setting for us, slowly evolving into fantasy fiction as the characters and cultures we created began to take on lives of … More Sorcerous Seas & Sunken Kingdoms – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 22

Where Does Evil Lie? – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 21

  Continuing our #My30DayWorld challenge, today Æsc talks about the creatures called the mourne. The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing setting for us, slowly evolving into fantasy fiction as the characters and cultures we created began to take on lives of their own. We hope you’ll follow us over the next few weeks as we reveal a little … More Where Does Evil Lie? – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 21

Dreadroads and the Deep – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 20

  Continuing our #My30DayWorld challenge, today I’ll talk about the ancient Dreadroads. The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing setting for us, slowly evolving into fantasy fiction as the characters and cultures we created began to take on lives of their own. We hope you’ll follow us over the next few weeks as we reveal a little … More Dreadroads and the Deep – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 20

Ancient Relics and Tax Collectors, My 30 Day World Challenge – Days 18 and 19

  Our #My30DayWorld challenge. For this post I’m gonna to answer two questions: “What Relics of the Past Shape the Present?” and “How are Taxes and Tributes Collected in Your World?”. The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing setting for us, slowly evolving into fantasy fiction as the characters and cultures we created began to take … More Ancient Relics and Tax Collectors, My 30 Day World Challenge – Days 18 and 19

Rare and Interesting Races – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 17

  Continuing the #My30DayWorld challenge,  Æsc and I have both picked a race to talk about. The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing setting for us, slowly evolving into fantasy fiction as the characters and cultures we created began to take on lives of their own. We hope you’ll follow us over the next few weeks as we … More Rare and Interesting Races – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 17

Constructs and Golems – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 16

  Continuing the #My30DayWorld challenge, here’s a little excerpt describing an encounter between some villagers and a golem left to guard an ancient hall. The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing setting for us, slowly evolving into fantasy fiction as the characters and cultures we created began to take on lives of their own. We hope you’ll follow … More Constructs and Golems – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 16

Mythical Materials – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 15

  Continuing the #My30DayWorld challenge, we’re showing one of the mythical materials found in our world. The Legacy of Ash began as a role-playing setting for us, slowly evolving into fantasy fiction as the characters and cultures we created began to take on lives of their own. We hope you’ll follow us over the next few weeks as we … More Mythical Materials – My 30 Day World Challenge – Day 15