Tag: space opera

Nov
04

What the Sierd is Avalonic Technology? Part 3

“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 […]

Oct
21

What the Sierd is Avalonic Technology? Part 2

“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 […]

Oct
19
Oct
16

Saving Matt Damon Again – A Review of the Martin

“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. […]

Oct
06

Themes: Space is an Ocean

“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 […]

Sep
30

What Sierd is Avalonic Techonology? Part 1

“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 […]

Sep
15

Themes: Grey Morality

‘They shall be my finest warriors, these men who give themselves to me. Like clay I shall mould them and in the furnace of war I shall forge them. They will be of iron will and steely muscle. In great armour shall I clad them and with the mightiest gun shall they be armed. They […]

Sep
05

Walk the Crossroads | Episode 14: Jades, Elder Folk, and Demons

This week we discuss the final three primary religions of the Avalon Cluster (that we know of). First being the Jaded Path, a religion dedicated to finding one’s inner Tranquility and awakening from the Despair around them. Second, the Thousandfold, an ancient series of shamanic traditions united in the face of heavy persecution from the […]

Aug
19

Walk the Crossroads | Episode 13: The Oberonish Faiths

The Oberonish Faiths are the three Great Religions that dwell and threaten the Triad. First among them is the Creed the faith of the Prebyster and his work, the Curmhinn. Next is the Trans-humanist faith, the Deuxian Church. Then the youngest is Itzkachana which desires to united all under its rule.  

Aug
12

What the Sierd is the Second Expansion Era?

We shall have the grand feeding grounds, which you call the Triad. -Tlaloc, Progenitor of the Voidkin Many of the great histories of Star-Crown would say that the Second Imperial Era was a true Golden Age, a time of colonization and advancement. What they fail to mention that it was a time of war, tyrants, […]