Tag: Seelie

Nov
26

Themes: Urban Fantasy

“When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching — they are your family. ” -Jim Butcher When fantasy leaves the confines of older periods of history it starts to linger into the modern day. From the world of the penny dreadful was awakened a love of horror, blood, and mystery. […]

Feb
10

The Fae Courts of Agaera

Mortals think there are four courts, and there are, but they always get the name wrong. We are not Seelie or Unseelie, nor do we align to direction or season. No our courts are named for the gods. The Fae of Agaera are a superstitious and pretentious bunch. Their very existence is driven by interest […]

Sep
02

Character Sketch: Niall Ó Mórrígan-Mór

Never, anger a Raven. -Niall Taoiseach Niall Ó Mórrígan-Mór is one of the more complicated male characters that I developed over the years. He was born from an interest in the tragic heroes of Celtic mythology, and the epic warriors of pulp fiction. When I traversed the wooded areas and the bogs of Ireland I […]

Jul
21

Walk the Crossroads | Episode 11: LiTS Society

This week’s Episode of Walk the Crossroads discusses the Imperial Society of Avalon. This includes the traditions of the Empire; the tradition of the Estates General Caste system; the government and law of the entire Triad itself. Jump into the world of complication and convolution which is the Land in the Stars!

Jul
03

Walk Between Shadows | Chapter 18 – Reality Bites

 DISCLAIMER – This story features images of violence, adult language, and some adult situations. The following story is Copyright © 2015 Padraig O’C. Copying this story without permission from the author is strictly prohibited. When Nyla was a child she was told stories about various subjects ranging from those about her grandfather’s on both sides; stories about […]

Jun
11

Elder Tongue | Part 1: Phonology & Mutations

The languages of the Fae are widespread and unique across the Oak Cross universe. Many of them present themselves as the proto-language of common tongues found today. The Moon Water People found in Agaera speak an early form of Proto-Salishan, and the languages used by other groups often mirrors population of their local territory. This […]

Apr
24

Walk Between Shadows | Chapter 8 – Interview

DISCLAIMER – This story features images of violence, adult language, and some adult situations. The following story is Copyright © 2015 Padraig O’C. Copying this story without permission from the author is strictly prohibited.   A week passed since the death of Richard Daniels, and the status quo among the wealthy and powerful changed little. The ruling […]

Apr
12

Walk Between Shadows | Chapter 6 – Report

DISCLAIMER – This story features images of violence, adult language, and some adult situations. The following story is Copyright © 2015 Padraig O’C. Copying this story without permission from the author is strictly prohibited. Suffering from Soulburn is a hard to explain. Awakening from exhausting oneself to the point of the edge was to purchase a one […]

Apr
05

Walk Between Shadows | Chapter 5 – Dead Men Tell Tales

DISCLAIMER – This story features images of violence, adult language, and some adult situations. The following story is Copyright © 2015 Padraig O’C. Copying this story without permission from the author is strictly prohibited.   A hushed silence always befell one when they entered the Shadow. A disquiet that eased over you like an badly fit glove. […]

Mar
28

Walk Between Shadows | Chapter 4 – Rain Check

DISCLAIMER – This story features images of violence, adult language, and some adult situations. The following story is Copyright © 2015 Padraig O’C. Copying this story without permission from the author is strictly prohibited. Fuck it all to hell. The tanned woman mouthed as she walked out of the office. Her face was held in a cool masque […]