Disability is something hard to write for some people, and easier for others. In some cases we end up with heroic individuals such as Matt Murdock whose blindness gave him super-human senses. But this is not true for everyone. Many characters either become defined by their disabilities, or the disability is just another road-block in […]
“Its a hard enough life, full of toil an’ strife we astraliners undergo!” The life of those who work the star lanes is far from easy and is one filled with trouble. Every astraliner knows that the Sea of Stars is far from forgiving. Only a few thin layers of seal protect everyone who sails […]
“Drop to Sail-shift and prepare to fire.” The Avalonic Starship is a thing of terror, beauty, and over-wrought elegance. A recreation of ancient sailing vessels that once plied the seas of Elys and Aru. These combinations have changed over time as the need for design and defense have further evolved the ongoing standardization of solar […]
After a short hiatus, Walk the Crossroads returns! In Episode 17 we discuss the basic design and functions of Avalonic Starships for those interested in the Land in the Stars!
“To know war, is to truly live.” -Ice-Razor proverb The Ice-Razor School has a simple proverb, “To know war, is to truly live. To know peace, is to await death.” A saying that epitomizes the near constant state of war that has existed since the First Expansion Era. Even when the Faeru were at peace […]
“We hold the power of the gods, a frightening revelation.” -Cyrus the Elder, Scholar of Duzahk We return to discuss the complexities of Avalonic Technology, and the various applications which can be used found throughout the Avalon Cluster. Previously we discussed the expansion of Propulsion, Created Intelligence, and Cybernetic invention. This week we pick up […]
We return to discussing the lore of “Land in the Stars” in our latest episode! Learn about the complex and strange technologies of the Avalon Cluster, and their usage across the entire known Sea of Stars.
“I’m going to science the shit out of this.” -Mark Watney Before I begin, I will openly admit, I have not read “The Martian” novel by Andy Weir. I plan on reading it, but for now I will be just reviewing the move starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastina, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, and Chiwetel Ejofor. […]
“Take me out to the black, tell ’em I ain’t coming back!” -The Ballad of Serenity Space is big. very big. That’s just obvious. But in writing, movies, and shows there is a sense of how to treat the notion of space. This can be seen in certain early space operation series such as Star […]
“We shall become not unlike gods with the power we possess.” -Agathe the Wise, Technologist of the Alchemists Guild The history of the Triad and beyond is driven by infrequent manifestations of technological glory. Some among even the Faeru have often wondered why the technological advancement of the Avalon Cluster has come in such a […]