Elementball
from Addison’s Guide to Sports and Games Developed in Calatini during the eighth century, elementball has been a popular game among the affluent since its creation and has recently spread to the common classes through…
Love Me Under the Sky
a waltz by Lantos Walking at night on the shore, I met a man to adore. His hair was black; his eyes blue With an impish sparkle too. As he winked and took my hand…
Lantos
from Nechest’s A Musical History A bard born in 892 AF in northern Calatini, Juliet Lantos enjoyed fleeting fame but is little-known today. A musical prodigy, she burst onto the court at Ormas in the…
Friendship Stones
from Verna’s Customs of Calatini Created during a magicless blood-kith ritual, friendship stones were once popular across Calatini, but have become mainly a country ritual in modern times. People used to believe friends who created…
Longnight
from Zariste’s Concise Guide to World Religions One of the four festivals of the Goddess, Longnight is held on the winter solstice and is the first day of the year. Unlike the other festivals, Longnight…
Healers
from Parkstone’s The History of Damensea Since before the Stone Wars, healers have worn symbols of their craft. These symbols help patients identify them during times of need as well as protect healers from harm….
Witch Shops of Ormas
Written by a Fashionable Lady in Spring 1013 AF Over the centuries, witch shops have flourished in Ormas—there are witch shops on every street, corner, and alley. Not including transient stalls, there are over two…
Harvestfete
from Zariste’s Concise Guide to World Religions One of the four festivals of the Goddess, Harvestfete is held on the autumn equinox, often with festivities starting in the late afternoon or after dark. This autumn…
Idioms & Proverbs of Damensea
When writing fantasy, I attempt to avoid idioms and proverbs, especially more modern ones. However, I like to create idioms and proverbs with Damensea flair and use those every so often. These help give my…
Summerday
from Zariste’s Concise Guide to World Religions One of the four festivals of the Goddess, Summerday is held on the summer solstice, often with festivities starting in late afternoon and lasting through the night. This…