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WBW RETURNS – Secrets of the Dreadwood
It’s been far too long, but World‑Building Wednesday is back, and this week we step into one of the most unsettling and unforgettable places in all of Varestal: the Dreadwood. A Forest That Hates You Back The Dreadwood is no ordinary forest. To stand at its edge is to feel the weight of centuries pressing… Continue reading
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Worldbuilding Wednesday: The Lost Magic of Varestal
“There are worse things than death… and magic has touched them all.” Before rebellion scorched the west, before Dravengarde’s throne turned black with blood and ash, magic was the unseen thread that bound Varestal together. Ancient, revered, and feared — it whispered through stone and flame, hidden in lullabies and layered deep within the bones… Continue reading
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Worldbuilding Wednesday #1: Welcome to Varestal
“Every tale begins with a kingdom—and every kingdom is built upon blood, bone, and broken promises.” Welcome to the first ever Worldbuilding Wednesday, a weekly passage into the lands, legends, and lives that shape the world of Varestal. This is more than a backdrop. It’s a realm carved from the ashes of forgotten empires, held… Continue reading
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The Fall of the Duke – Chapter 2: The Betrayal of Blood
The gates of Kalandor stood behind them, shrouded in the morning mist as Varian and his escort rode toward Dravengarde. The rhythmic clatter of hooves against the stone road filled the quiet air, each beat a steady reminder of what lay ahead. Varian kept his gaze forward, his hands firm on the reins. His father’s… Continue reading
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The Shattered Crown Finale – Chapter 22: Seeds of Tomorrow
Two years had passed since the day Caelan stood among the ash-ridden ruins of Dravengarde and accepted the crown he never wanted. Much had changed. Though the kingdom still wore its scars, the capital now bustled with renewed life. Sunlit banners—simple cloth dyed in bright, hopeful colors—fluttered from rebuilt spires, and market stalls crowded once-ruined… Continue reading